An analysis of mandibular fractures epidemiology.

Authors

  • Nitu Panwar Department of Radiodiagnosis , SP Medical College & Associate Group of PBM Hospitals, Bikaner.

Abstract

Background- Mandibular fracture is the second most common facial injury after nasal bone fractures.

Methods- This was a cross sectional study of patients presenting successively with mandible fractures, attending the Department of dental and Radiology.

Results- The causes of mandibular fracture were varied however, the main causative factor was two wheeler accidents (70.00%). Falls were the second most frequent cause of fracture (16.66), followed by injuries from car accidents (13.33%).

Conclusion- The causes of mandibular fracture reflect trauma patterns within a wide range of social settings.

Keywords- Mandibular, Fractures, Epidemiology

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Published

2018-06-28

How to Cite

Nitu Panwar. (2018). An analysis of mandibular fractures epidemiology. International Journal of Medical Science And Diagnosis Research, 2(3). Retrieved from https://www.ijmsdr.com/index.php/ijmsdr/article/view/49

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2018)

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