Open AccessCondylar fracture in a paediatric patient undergoing conservative and functional treatment: Case report
Author(s) -
Guilherme Borsato Gomes,
Leticia Sassaki Correia,
Fernanda Schimidt de Freitas,
Vinícius Almeida Carvalho,
Cecília Luiz Pereira-Stabile,
Glaykon Alex Vitti Stabile
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
research, society and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2525-3409
DOI - 10.33448/rsd-v10i4.14429
Subject(s) - medicine , condyle , facial symmetry , traumatology , occlusion , temporomandibular joint , conservative treatment , dentistry , soft tissue , dental occlusion , surgery , orthodontics , orthopedic surgery
Trauma to the jaw can lead to fracture of the mandibular condyle. Prevalence in children is low and treatment should focus on possible long-term effects on facial bone and soft tissue growth. Trauma can result in dysfunction, facial asymmetry, mandibular retraction, dysfunction and stiffness of the temporomandibular joint. Clinical examination and imaging tests are essential to obtain an accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment to avoid possible complications. Treatment can be surgical or non-surgical, but non-surgical treatment is the method of choice in most cases. The aim of this study is to report a case of mandibular condylar fracture in a pediatric patient who underwent conservative and functional care who, with adequate monitoring by the Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology team and family, showed complete remodeling of the fractured bone and total recovery of the dental occlusion. Treatment in pediatric patients through conservative management allows an adequate range of mandibular movement and remodeling at the fracture site, but patient and family adherence to treatment is very important to obtain good results.