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An infected mandibular fracture. Case report
Author(s) -
Thurnwald G. A.,
Macleod A. W. Gordon
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1994.tb05561.x
Subject(s) - fracture (geology) , mandibular fracture , medicine , orthodontics , tooth fracture , dentistry , geology , geotechnical engineering , condyle
A case of an infected mandibular fracture is presented. A submandibular abscess appeared to arise from chronic pericoronal infection associated with a third molar tooth in the line of fracture. Treatment of the case is described followed by a short discussion on the aetiology and management of infected mandibular fractures. The importance of adequate first aid and prompt referral is stressed.