Chin trauma as a cause of primary molar fracture: report of case.
Primary molars can fracture if a severe blow is received on the chin; the fracture can remain undiagnosed, with pain on mastication the only symptom. A case report is described in which an 81/2-year-old boy sustained chin trauma and fractures of primary molars.
D002648:Child; D002680:Chin / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D008437:Maxilla; D008963:Molar / Q000293:injuries*; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000293:injuries*