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. 2013 Jul;3(2):51-8.
doi: 10.4103/2231-0762.122428.

Prevalence of mandibular fractures reported at C.S.M.S.S Dental College, aurangabad from february 2008 to september 2009

Monali H Ghodke  1 , Subhash C Bhoyar  2 , Seemit V Shah  2
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Prevalence of mandibular fractures reported at C.S.M.S.S Dental College, aurangabad from february 2008 to september 2009

Monali H Ghodke et al. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2013 Jul.

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the etiology, frequency of mandibular fractures among different age and sex, to determine the frequency of anatomic distribution, and to report the different modalities of treatment provided to the patients reported at our institution from February 2008 to September 2009.

Materials and methods: All patients fulfilling the selection criteria and having mandible fracture were selected for the study. Patient information was collected by means of a medical data form specifically designed for the present study. The values were subjected to Z and Chi-square tests.

Results: Out of 35 patients, thirty one were males (88.57%) and four were females (11.43%) with a male:female ratio of 8:1. We found a peak occurrence in young adults, aged 21-30 years (n = 15, 42.86%). In case of etiology of fracture, road traffic accidents (RTAs) was the most common (n = 25, 71.43%) and condyle was most frequently involved site (n = 19, 38.78%). In most (n = 16, 45.71%) of the patients, an open reduction and rigid internal fixation using bone plate and screws was done.

Conclusion: In the present study, the prevalence of mandible fractures was more prevalent in male patients, especially during the 3(rd) decade of life. The most common cause was road traffic accident and the more frequently affected region was condyle of the mandible. Open reduction and rigid internal fixation using miniplates and screws was the most commonly used treatment.

Keywords: Aurangabad; fracture; mandibular; prevalence India.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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