Fractures of the lower jaw in children (causes, types, diagnosis and treatment). Retrospective 5 year analysis.

ConclusionFractures of the lower jaw occurred more commonly between the ages of 7 and 17 years, the cause of which in most cases was a fall. The most common location of the mandibular fractures was-the condylar process. The most common method of fixing fragments of the lower jaw was double jaw splinting.
Source: Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research