Mandibular fractures in Sri Lankan children: a study of clinical aspects, treatment needs and complications.
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Thirty-seven children younger than age eleven who had incurred mandibular fractures were studied. Age, sex, type of fracture, incidence, etiology, treatment methods, and complications were examined.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- ASDC journal of dentistry for children
دوره 59 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992