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Chapter-31 Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Mandible and Classification of Mandibular Fractures

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Author
1. Malik Neelima Anil
ISBN
9789350259382
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11697_31
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
8
Author Affiliations
1. Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract

The chapter outlines the anatomy of the mandible and various classifications of the fracture of the mandible. The anatomy of mandible includes description of the various parts and surfaces of the mandible, areas of muscle attachment, muscle action, areas of weakness, blood supply, nerve supply, and factors influencing displacement of mandibular fracture.

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