IMPROVING LOCAL TREATMENT OF MANDIBULAR FRACTURES IN CHILDREN

Abstract

Mandibular fractures account for 70-90% of all facial bone fractures. Moreover, approximately 40% of these cases are complicated by various purulent-inflammatory processes. In children, the primary causes of mandibular fractures are domestic injuries and both organized and unorganized sports activities—up to 84%. Mandibular fractures are most commonly observed in boys aged 7 to 14 years. The treatment of mandibular fractures in children, as in adults, involves reliable repositioning and fixation of bone fragments for the entire healing period. The most common method of fixation for mandibular fractures is the use of bimaxillary splints, which provide constant immobilization.