MANDIBULAR FRACTURES

Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, KBB Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı, Ankara, Türkiye Mandibular fractures are among the most common facial fractures for an ENT surgeon that deals with maxillofacial surgery. They constitute a spectrum of disorders from simple non-displaced or greenstick fracture to complicated, comminuted, displaced or dislocated fractures according to the factors like the age of the patient or severity of the trauma. The aim of treatment is to restore the mandible structure, proper occlusion and chewing function with the lowest morbidity and complication rate. For a successful result in functional and esthetic aspect, treatment must be individualized according to many factors like patient's issues (age, general medical condition, concomitant disorders/fractures), dental status, type and severity of fracture(s) and the experience of the surgeon and capability of surgical center. Keywords : Mandible fractures, classification, diagnosis, treatment, surgical treatment