title: Improper reduction and fixation of bilateral anterior mandibular fractures: a case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Biomechanical principles for osteosynthesis are emphasized upon in oral and maxillofacial surgery residency programs.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Our case was referred from another specialty which had treated the patient for bilateral fractures of the anterior mandible. The gross malunion and other findings in this reported case serve to remind students and surgeons alike that principles of fracture reduction and fixation must be respected.
authors.affiliation: Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, India. drnakul@gmail.com
authors.forename: Nakul
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Uppal
authors.forename: Mohan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Baliga
authors.forename: Arvind
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ramanathan
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D019248:Jaw Fixation Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000009:adverse effects; D012086:Reoperation