Circummandibular Wiring of Symphysis Fracture in a Five-Year-Old Child

oleh: Krishna Priya Vellore, Srinivas Gadipelly, Brahmananda Dutta, Vijay Bhaskar Reddy, Sri Ram, Arun Parsa

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wiley 2013-01-01

Deskripsi

The treatment of pediatric maxillofacial fractures is unique due to the psychological, physiological, developmental, and anatomical characteristics of children. Method. This case report describes the management of symphysis fracture of mandible in a 5-year-old boy. The fracture was treated by acrylic splint with circummandibular wiring. Results. The splint was removed after 3 weeks. The patient had no complaints, and radiograph revealed a healed fracture. Conclusion. The clinical outcome in the present case indicates the management of mandibular fractures in pediatric patients using acrylic splint with circummandibular wiring.