Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Maxillofacial fractures are one of the most frequent and complicated problems of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Within these fractures, mandibular is one of the most affected bones. Hence; the present study was conducted for assessing patients with mandibular fracture. Materials & methods: A total of 100 patients with presence of mandibular fractures were enrolled. Complete demographic and clinical details of all the patients were obtained. A Performa was made and complete details of clinical examination findings were recorded. Treatment planning was done according to radiographic findings. All the results were recorded and analysed by SPSS software. Results: Symphysis and Parasymphysis was the location of the fracture in 16 percent and 18 percent of the patients respectively. Body and angle were involved in 12 percent and 13 percent of the patients respectively. Open reduction was done in 23 percent of the patients while closed reduction was done in 77 percent of the patients. Conclusion: Most common area of mandibular fractures was Symphysis and Parasymphysis region.