Management of Mandibular Fracture in 5 Year Old Child:A Case Report

Trauma induced maxillofacial injuries may affect function as well as esthetics in children. In hospitalized paediatric trauma patients, mandibular fractures are the most common. Boys are affected twice than girls. In children, management of mandibular fractures differ somewhat from that in adults. The objective of treatment is to restore the underlying bony architecture in a stable and non invasive fashion to pre injury position. Closed reduction method is preferred in most paediatric cases. This case report demonstrates the use of fabricated acrylic splint in the stabilization and fixation of a mandibular body fracture in a 5 yr old patient.