Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Facial zone is the most fractured area in the body and mandible is one of the most frequent facial bones to be fractured because of the prominence, position and anatomic configuration. Aim of the study: To study prevalence of mandibular fractures in patients visiting to dept of dentistry in medical institute of central India. Materials and methods: The present study was conducted in the dental department of the medical institution. The study was performed retrospectively for a period of 6 months that included all cases of mandibular fractures that were clinically and radiographically diagnosed at our institution. A total of 100 patients were included in the study population. The study population consists of individuals from 7 to 68 years of age, with either sex being included. The study individuals having developmental disorders, pathology, and tumors of mandible were excluded from the study. Results: A total of 100 patients with mandibular fractures were reviewed in our study. The highest frequency of mandibular fractures was seen in 18-35 years age group (n=43), followed by 35-50 years (n=35). Mandibular fractures were more common in males (n=75). The most commonly seen mandibular fracture was parasymphyseal fracture. Angle fracture was second common fracture. Coronoid fractures were least common. Conclusion: Within the limitations of the present study, it can be concluded that in the study population, mandibular fractures were most commonly seen in males and in age group 18-35 years. The most common mandibular fracture was parasymphyseal fracture. Keywords: mandibular fracture, fracture management, clinical fracture