Citation

Rapuano R, Stratigos GT. J. Oral Surg. 1976; 34(4): 359-361.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1976, American Dental Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1062540

Abstract

The diagnosis and management of a fractured mandible of a 4-year old child has been presented. A brief review of the literature is given. The remarkable aspect of the case is its reported cause of dog bite. The patient was managed conservatively by closed reduction, and use of Oliver loops. The maxillomandibular fixation was lost on the 11th postoperative day. At that time, no mandibular deviation or limitation of movement was noted. Further immobilization was not deemed necessary. During a three-month follow-up period, no complications occurred.

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