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  • Title: The conservative treatment of pediatric mandibular fracture with prefabricated surgical splint: a case report.
    Author: Kocabay C, Ataç MS, Oner B, Güngör N.
    Journal: Dent Traumatol; 2007 Aug; 23(4):247-50. PubMed ID: 17635360.
    Abstract:
    The use of rigid fixation in children is controversial and may cause growth retardation along cranial suture lines. Intermaxillary fixation for mandibular fractures should be used cautiously as bony ankylosis in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and trismus may develop. The high osteogenic potential of the pediatric mandible allows non-surgical management to be successful in younger patients with conservative approaches. In this case, successful conservative treatment of mandibular fracture of a 3-year-old patient is presented.
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