Shuja Riaz Ansari, Umar Khitab, Zahur Qayyum, Asmatullah Khattak.
Retrospective analysis of 268 cases of fractures of Mandible
Pak Oral Dental J Dec 2004;24(2):135-8.
Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar

The purpose of the study was to determine the causes of fractures of mandible, age groups and gender involvement in North West Frontier Province of Pakistan. This study was conducted at Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar University Campus from 1st January to 31st December 2002. 268 patients with mandibular fractures were recorded in this study. The patients age range was from 2 to 70 years. Out of 268 cases of mandibular fractures, 118 patients (44%) were the result of road traffic accidents. Interpersonal violence was responsible for 67 cases (25%) while 43 cases (16%) were due to fall. 35 patients (13%) were found due to gun shot injuries and 5cases (2%) were due to other injuries.213 patients (79.4%) were male, thus male to female ratio was 3.87:1

Category: Orthopedic Surgery
Keywords: Mandibular Fractures. Road Traffic Accidents. Mandible.

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