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Treatment Of Jaw Fractures
- Accidents may happen during any period of our lives. A fall on a slippery surface, a car crash, injury while playing sports, etc. are some of the incidents where one may damage his/her face. Most of such accidents result in Jaw fractures.
- A jaw fracture is also known as Mandibular fracture which breaks the mandibular bone. It prevents the complete opening of the mouth, gum bleeding if the teeth are misaligned.
- By identifying the symptoms and getting the correct treatment, one can successfully treat a mandibular fracture. Voila! Westcoast is the best dental clinic in Surat for such treatments. We want the only movable bone in our head to function completely so that we can enjoy our life by eating, talking, singing and smiling.
- Mandibular fracture, also known as fracture of the jaw, is a break through the mandibular bone. In about 60% of cases the break occurs in two places. It may result in a decreased ability to fully open the mouth. Often the teeth will not feel properly aligned or there may be bleeding of the gums. Mandibular fractures occur most commonly among males in their 30s.
- We can diagnose a jaw fracture by simple X-ray but modern CT scans yield more accurate results of examination.
- While a diagnosis can occasionally be made with plain X-ray, modern CT scans are more accurate. An immediate invasion is not always required. One may go home and follow up for the surgery in a few days.
- Treatment
- Immediate surgery is not always required. The treatment involves giving rest to the jaw bone so that it can heal. A minor fracture may require one to avoid chewing for some days and only have a liquid or soft meal. For more severe fractures, the jaw needs to be repaired to restore the original face look.
- Doctors fit metal plates on both sides of the fracture or wire the upper and lower jaws together for a few weeks and a person is required to drink only liquids using a straw. Mouth cannot be opened completely so brushing is avoided and mouth rinse is recommended twice a day. After a few days of wiring the jaws, some exercises are carried out to strengthen the jaw bones.
