Frequency of mandibular fractures in children presenting with maxillofacial trauma.

Objective: To determine the frequency of mandibular fractures in children presenting with maxillofacial trauma. Study Design: Cross Sectional. Setting: Department Oral and Maxillofacial, Ayub Dental Section at Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad. Period: 05 December 2018 to June 2019. Material & Methods: A total number 166 from both genders between ages 1-12 years a history trauma mandible were added study through consecutive non-probability sampling. All particulars these patients like age, gender, date trauma, cause pattern associated injuries noted down on format designed for X-rays all taken. Results: The Mean±SDs age this was 5.34+1.867. Out 96 (57.8%) male while 70 (42.2%) females. results show that 66 (39.8%) had symphysis, 48 (29%) parasymphysis, 32 (19.2%) angle/body, 20 (12%) condyle fractures. Associated also present 103 (62%) patients. Conclusion: most common type fracture symphysis followed by angle/body Early identification treatment such pediatric will help minimize hospital stay thus reducing financial burden