Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The incidence of maxillofacial trauma is increasing very rapidly in developing countries. Mandible is the largest and strongest facial bone and it is the second most commonly fractured bone. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of mandibular fracture visiting in a tertiary care hospital. Material and methods: The present study is a retrospective study that included all cases of mandibular fractures that were clinically and radiographically diagnosed at a tertiary care hospital over a period of 6 months. The study population consists of patients of age 20 to 60 years of age, with either sex being included. The data about mandibular fracture were collected by means of structured questionnaire including age, sex, and anatomic site of fracture. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS Statistics 21.0. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: In the present total study population was 1220 in which 990(81.14%) males and 230(18.85%) females. Study population was maximum of age group 20-30 years(55.57%). Frequency of parasymphseal fracture was maximum (34.83%). Frequency of condylar fracture was 24.18%. Conclusion: Our study concluded that the prevalence of mandible fractures was more prevalent in male patients, especially during the 20-30 years age group. The most frequently affected region was parasymphysis of the mandible. Key words: maxillofacial injuries, mandibular fracture, parasymphseal fracture.