Non-surgical approaches have been proposed in the management of mandibular fractures,
especially in children, but there is a lack of clear guidelines on the clinical indications of …

Background Craniomaxillofacial surgeons managing pediatric mandible fractures should
have a general understanding of growth and development of the pediatric facial skeleton …

Numerous techniques achieve maxillomandibular fixation (MMF), each with benefits and
risks. While using Erich arch bars to achieve MMF has remained the gold standard through …

Background: Mandibular fractures account for up to 48.8% of pediatric facial fractures;
however, there are a wide range of available treatment modalities, and few studies describe …

Traumatic injury to the head and neck is more common in children than adults, however,
only 5-15% of all facial fractures occur in children. 1 This decreased fracture risk is due to …

Pediatric facial fractures represent 2% to 15% of all facial fractures, and they have long-term
effects on growth and development. 1, 2 From birth, forceps-assisted delivery to bring the …

Objective Health disparities contribute significantly to disease, health outcomes, and access
to care. Little is known about the state of health disparities in facial plastic and reconstructive …

Pediatric facial fractures represent 2% to 15% of all facial fractures, and they have long-term
effects on growth and development. 1, 2 From birth, forceps-assisted delivery to bring the …

Electric scooters (e-scooters) continue to be more frequently utilized in major metropolitan
areas. Not unlike bicycle use, with the increase in e-scooter use comes associated injuries …

Mandibular fractures in children are different to those in adults. Greenstick fractures are
more commonplace, and displacement less frequently encountered. They are mostly treated …