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East and Central African Journal of Surgery
Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa
ISSN: 1024-297X EISSN: 1024-297X
Vol. 19, No. 2, 2014, pp. 131-135
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Bioline Code: js14046
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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East and Central African Journal of Surgery, Vol. 19, No. 2, 2014, pp. 131-135
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Management of Mandibular Fracture in a Peripheral Health Setting with Limited Resources: a Case Report
Sohal, K. Singh & Moshy, J.
Abstract
Mandibular fractures are a common form of facial injury in adults and occur most
frequently in males during the third decade of life. Non-surgical treatment is frequently
preferred if sufficient teeth are present, even where there are quite serious dislocations.The
ultimate objective of managing a mandibular fracture is to reduce and stabilize the
fracture, obtain a functional occlusion, and normal anatomy of the jaw.This article aims to
address the method used in the management of the current mandibular fracture and
difficulties faced by the dental professionals, working in settings where availability of
materials for managing fractures of the mandible is very limited.
Keywords
Mandibular fracture; Management; limited resources
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