Tarun Vyas*, Sunaina Singla and Parnika Kuthiala
Mandibular fractures are relatively less frequent in children when compared to adults, which may be due to the child's protected anatomic features and infrequent exposure of children to alcohol related traffic accidents. While the pattern of fractures in children is similar to adults, however, due to a number of factors, including the anatomical complexity of the developing mandible, management of such fractures differs from that of adults Treatment principles of mandibular fractures differ from that of adults due to concerns regarding mandibular growth and development of dentition.
