Thair A. Lateef Hassan
President of the Iraqi Scientific Council of Maxillofacial Surgery in Iraqi Board for Medical Specializtion, IraqPublications
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Research
Treatment of Pediatric Mandibular Fractures Utilizing the Open Cap Splint: A Clinical Study
Author(s): Ali Ahmed Abbood* and Thair A. Lateef Hassan
Background: Mandibular fracture in pediatric patients always presents a challenge with respect to their diagnosis and treatment. As this pediatrics is of a growing age, care should be taken so that later the overall growth pattern of the mandibular skeleton is not disturbed. Although, the incidence and distribution of in pediatric patient’s mandibular fractures is common, there are few reports about this type of trauma in Iraqi people. The aim of this study: To assess the efficiency of open cap splint and circumferential wires in the closed reduction as a treatment modality in mandibular fractures affecting children and teenagers. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective clinical study included 10 pediatric patients presented with mandibular fractures. The age of the patients was divided into two age groups, the first decade aged group for patients younger than 10 years and.. Read More»