Pattern of isolated mandibular symphysis fracture and trends in management at a tertiary care hospital of Karachi, Pakistan.

Authors

  • Junaid Shakeel Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences for Girls.
  • Maimoona Siddiq Dental College-HITEC Institute of Medical Sciences-Taxilla Cantt.
  • Sumaira Rafique
  • Usman ul Haq Wah Medical College, Wah Cantt.
  • Yousuf Moosa
  • Erum Behroz SIOHS-Jinnah Sindh Medical University.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2021.28.12.6224

Keywords:

Helmet, Maxillofacial Trauma, Mandibular Symphysis, Occlusion, Titanium Bone Plates

Abstract

Objective: To find the pattern of isolated mandibular symphysis fracture and trends in management at a tertiary care hospital of Karachi, Pakistan. Study Design: Crossectional study. Setting: Department of Oral Surgery, Sir Syed Medical & Dental Hospital-Karachi, Pakistan. Period: January 2018 to December 2019. Material & Methods: Eighty one patients were selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were diagnosed with isolated anterior mandibular fracture on basis of detailed history, thorough clinical examination and a radiologic investigation (OPG). Etiology of fracture and gender distribution was observed, fracture pattern was observed on basis of helmet wearing. Results: There was a male predilection with a male to female ratio of 4.3:1. Road traffic accident was the commonest cause. 82.7 % of patients were not wearing helmet at time of incidence and 69% from all patients had displaced mandibular fracture which resulted in derranged occlusion. Conclusion: Isolated anterior mandibular fractures is common in younger age group, with a male predilection. Most common etiologic factor is road traffic accident. Displaced fracture pattern is prevalent among patients who were not wearing helmet at time of incidence.

Author Biographies

Junaid Shakeel, Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences for Girls.

BDS, FCPS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

Assistant Professor Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Maimoona Siddiq, Dental College-HITEC Institute of Medical Sciences-Taxilla Cantt.

BDS, FCPS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

Assistant Professor-Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Sumaira Rafique

BDS, MSc (Endodontics)

Usman ul Haq, Wah Medical College, Wah Cantt.

BDS, FCPS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

Assistant Professor Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Yousuf Moosa

 

 

Erum Behroz, SIOHS-Jinnah Sindh Medical University.

BDS, FCPS (Orthodontics)

Assosiate Professor Orthodontics

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Published

2021-11-30