Pattern of mandibular fractures in Lahore, Pakistan. | [Proceedings of sheikh zayed postgraduate medical institute • 2003]

Author(s):

1. S. Ali Yahya: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, De `Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan

2. M. Hussain: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, De `Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan

3. P. Nyachhyon: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, De `Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan

4. M. Rashid: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, De `Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan

5. A. Badar: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, De `Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan

6. Adnan A. Shah: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, De `Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

To identify the etiology and site distributions of mandibular fracture. A total of 321 patients were involved in the study. Diagnosis was made on the basis of history, clinical examination and radiographs. There were 246 (77%) males and 75 (33%) females. The most common etiological factor was road traffic accident (140 cases, 44%) followed by assaults (80 cases, 25%). Angle and body fractures were the most common. The most common etiology of maxillofacial trauma is road traffic accidents. This reflects lack of road safety legislation and poor road / highway conditions.

Page(s): 23-25

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Published: Journal: Proceedings of sheikh zayed postgraduate medical institute, Volume: 17, Issue: 1, Year: 2003

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