Circummandibular Wiring of Symphysis Fracture in a Five-Year-Old Child
Current Research in Education and Social Studies Vol. 3,
Page 125-130
Abstract
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.
Keywords:
- Symphysis fracture
- maxillofacial fractures
- mandibular fractures
- circummandibular
How to Cite
Vellore, K. P., Gadipelly, S., Dutta, B., Reddy, V. B., Ram, S., & Parsa, A. (2020). Circummandibular Wiring of Symphysis Fracture in a Five-Year-Old Child. Current Research in Education and Social Studies Vol. 3, 125-130. Retrieved from https://stm1.bookpi.org/index.php/cress-v3/article/view/881
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