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| Year : 2008 | Volume
: 26
| Issue : 1 | Page : 32-35 |
Greenstick fracture of the mandible: A case report
V Kalia1, AP Singh2
1 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Desh Bhagat Dental College and Hospital, Kotkapura Road, Muktsar, Punjab, India
2 Department of Human Anatomy, Desh Bhagat Dental College and Hospital, Kotkapura Road, Muktsar, Punjab, India
Correspondence Address:
V Kalia
Desh Bhagat Dental College and Hospital, Kotkapura Road, Muktsar, Punjab
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/0970-4388.40320
This case report is an insight in to pediatric traumatology whereby bilateral greenstick fracture of condyle is used as a means to discuss the incidence and anatomic considerations for the management of the same, highlighting the fact that dental surgeons require a unique understanding of the anatomy, growth considerations, healing pattern and operative management involving minimal manipulation while managing pediatric facial fractures.
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