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Chapter-32 Management of Mandibular Fractures

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Author
1. Malik Neelima Anil
ISBN
9789350259382
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11697_32
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
19
Author Affiliations
1. Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract

This chapter outlines Mandibular fractures in children and adults, surgical approaches to the mandible and bone plating in mandibular fractures. Various aspects of mandibular fractures in children which should be considered in the management are mentioned. The treatment of mandibular fracture in adult describes advantages of each method, indications and contraindications of open reduction. Various intra-oral and extra-oral approaches to mandible have been described. Bone plating in the treatment of mandibular fractures is adequately dealt with. Various bone plating systems such as non-compression and compression plates, are described. The chapter also mentions reconstruction plates and a good description of the intra-operative and post-operative complications.

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