title: Image-based evaluation of facial fractures in a child using computed tomography.
abstract: This article describes the case of a boy who had a fracture of the mandibular parasymphysis region associated with a fracture of the contralateral condyle.  Panoramic and computed tomography images were used to monitor bone remodeling.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Cristiana Aroeira G R
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Oliveira
authors.forename: Rafael
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: de Lima Pedro
authors.forename: Livia Azeredo Alves
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Antunes
authors.forename: Marcelo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: de Castro Costa
authors.forename: Laura Guimaraes
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Primo
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008338:Mandibular Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D014070:Tooth / Q000254:growth & development*; D018677:Tooth Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*