Hyperostosis as a late sequel of parasymphyseal mandibular fractures in 2 children

Dental Braces as IMF in Pediatric Population or in Children; A Conservative Concept

Mandibular fracture is less common in children. Fracture management is a complex issue in children that needs immediate diagnosis and appropriate treatment to ensure favorable outcome. Intermaxillary fixation (IMF) is an integral part in the management facial bone fractures. Conventional methods have disadvantages, like the risk of transmission of blood-borne diseases, stressful procedures, and mutilation to teeth, tooth buds, and also periodontium. Use of orthodontic bracket and elastics as IMF is an effective and efficient alternative technique in management of mandibular fracture because it removes the disadvantages of standard Intermaxillary fixation and provides a stable occlusal & functional thereafter.

Paediatric mandibular fractures: report of a case

The conservative approach in the treatment of maxillofacial trauma in children has been widely adopted. The type of fracture and its presence within the growing facial skeleton along with the presence of tooth buds may result in different management strategies to that employed in adults. An understanding of conservative treatment options is essential to make informed choices which will best manage these injuries, and an example is presented in this paper. This case report describes a 14-year-old boy who sustained trauma to the chin as a result of a fall, causing a mandibular symphyseal fracture. He was successfully treated by the means of applying direct interdental wiring combined with an acrylic splint.