Management of Mandibular Body Fractures in Pediatric Patients

R.Balakrishnan¹ and Vijay Ebenezer²

¹Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100 ²Vijay Ebenezer, Head of the Department, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100  

Abstract: The treatment of pediatric maxillofacial fractures is unique due to the psychological, physiological, developmental, and anatomical characteristics of children. The treatment plan in children has to be modified as compared to adults considering the presence of tooth buds and potential disturbances in growth. Use of acrylic splints has been one of the popular techniques in children because of its relatively easy placement and reduced risk of hindrances to growth of jaw. Reduction and immobilization is done with acrylic splint and circum mandibular wiring.

Keywords: Pediatric mandible fracture; acrylic occlusal splint; circum mandibular wiring

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