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Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
ISSN: 0973-1482 EISSN: 0973-1482
Vol. 6, No. 3, 2010, pp. 324-326
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Bioline Code: cr10075
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, Vol. 6, No. 3, 2010, pp. 324-326
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Spontaneous bilateral fracture of the mandible: A case report and review of literature
Sidramesh, Muttagi; Chaturvedi, Pankaj; Chaukar, Devendra & D'Cruz, Anil K.
Abstract
Several mechanisms have been described in the literature for mandibular fractures. However, it is to be noted that fracture of mandible can occur spontaneously, especially in elderly persons with atrophic edentulous mandible. It is important to rule out local and systemic factors that can be the possible causes for fractures in these cases. We describe a case of spontaneous fracture of the mandible in an elderly lady with a review on possible mechanisms that can result in such fractures.
Keywords
Atrophic, edentulous, fracture, mandible, spontaneous
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