2023年7月31日 · The mandible is a mobile, ring-like bone that frequently fractures in more than one location; these fractures are at risk for wound contamination with oral flora, may be complicated by teeth in the fracture line, and in some cases, can compromise the patient’s airway.

2024年11月11日 · Mandibular fractures are relatively common especially among young men. Although traditionally the mandible and base of skull are thought to form a complete bony ring, interrupted only by the TMJs.

What is a broken jaw? If you have a broken jaw (fractured jaw), it means something hit your lower jawbone (mandible) or your upper jawbone (maxilla) hard enough to break the bone. This article focuses on lower jawbone fractures.

Mandibular fracture, also known as fracture of the jaw, is a break through the mandibular bone. In about 60% of cases the break occurs in two places. [ 1 ] It may result in a decreased ability to fully open the mouth. [ 1 ]

Accurate evaluation, diagnosis, and management of mandibular fractures is essential to effectively restore an individual's facial esthetics and function. Understanding of surgical anatomy, fracture fixation principles, and the nuances of specific ...

Fractures of the Mandible and Midface - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.

2020年12月4日 · Mandibular fractures are typically the result of assault and road traffic accidents, though fracture can occur as a consequence of falls, trips and sports. There is notable age, gender and indeed cultural/geographical inter-variability when looking at the pattern and incidence of mandibular fractures.

2024年10月14日 · What Is a Broken or Dislocated Jaw? A broken jaw (or mandibular fracture) is injury to the mandible, or jawbone. It’s a common type of facial fracture; only the nose and the cheekbone...

2016年6月3日 · The treatment of mandible fractures is a central component of facial trauma that the oral and maxillofacial surgeon must be adept at managing. Retrospective studies indicate that mandible fractures are the most common fracture encountered in maxillofacial trauma.

Fractures of the upper jaw (part of the bone called the maxilla) are sometimes called jaw fractures but are usually considered facial fractures. The mandible is most often broken as a result of blunt trauma, such as being punched or hit with a baseball bat or other object.