title: Management of fractures of the mandibular body and symphysis.
abstract: Mandibular fracture, specifically in the symphysis and body regions combined, is the most common facial fracture requiring hospitalization in North America. The primary treatment objective is to restore form and function by achieving anatomic reduction and placing fixation that eliminates mobility of the bone fragments. Several treatment options and surgical techniques are available for performing closed or open reduction. Special considerations are necessary when treating pediatric patients and fractures of the edentulous mandible. Complications relating to the tooth and denture-bearing regions of the mandible include infection, nonunion, and neurosensory changes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, 5981 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2, Canada. Electronic address: Reginald.Goodday@dal.ca.
authors.forename: Reginald H B
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Goodday
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010808:Physical Examination; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods
keywords: Body; Complications; Fixation; Fracture; Mandible; Symphysis; Trauma