Functional Treatment of a Child with Extracapsular Mandibular Fracture. (24th May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cassi, Diana; Magnifico, Marisabel; Di Blasio, Chiara; Gandolfini, Mauro; Di Blasio, Alberto
• Other Names: de Souza Leandro N. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in dentistry. Volume 2017(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-05-24
• Subjects: Dentistry -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral Medicine; Dentistry; Dentistry; Oral medicine; Electronic journals; Periodical; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.1155/2017/9760789
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6447

Abstract

Abstract : Condylar fractures are among the most frequent fractures in the context of traumatic lesions of the face. The management of condylar fractures is still controversial, especially when fractures occur in children: if overlooked or inappropriately treated, these lesions may lead to severe sequelae, both cosmetic and functional. The therapy must be careful because severe long-term complications can occur. In this case report, the authors present a case of mandibular fracture in which the decision between surgical therapy and functional therapeutic regimen may be controversial due to the particular anatomy of the fracture line and the age of the patient.