Fractures of the mandible

Question 1

What ways are mandibular fractures classified?

Answer 1

1 - simple/compound
2 - single/multiple/comminuted
3 - unilateral/bilateral
4 - site
5 - favourable/unfavourable
6 - displaced/undisplaced
7 - special type (greenstick? pathological?)

Question 2

Signs and Symptoms of mandibular fracture?

Answer 2

1 - pain
2 - swelling
3 - limitation of function
4 - lower lip numbness
5 - disorganised occlusion
6 - bleeding
7 - anterior open bite
8 - facial asymmetry
9 - deviation of mandible to opposite side

Question 3

Radiographic views required in suspected mandibular fracture?

Answer 3

1 - DPT
2 - PA Mandible
Or any other views at right angles, or CT.

Question 4

Treatment for mandibular fracture

Answer 4

1 - Management of pain, swelling and infection
2 - Reduction
3 - Fixation

Question 5

Types of reduction and fixation?

Answer 5

1 - Intermaxillary Fixation (IMF)

2 - Open Reduction, Internal Fixation (ORIF)