Management of Symphysis and Parasymphysis Mandibular Fractures in Children Treated with MacLennan Splint: Stability and Early Results

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Author
1. Anupama Sharma
2. Abhishek Khairwa
ISSN
0974-7052
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1298
Volume
8
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2015
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Pedodontics, Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur Rajasthan, India
    1. Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, PGIMER, Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi, India
  • Article keywords
    MacLennan splint, Mandibular fractures, Sports injury

    Abstract

    Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficiency of MacLennan splint in symphysis and parasymphysis mandibular fractures in children. Study design: Six patients (four boys and two girls, mean age 3 years, range between 2 and 5 years) were operated on parasymphysis fractures of children. The mean follow-up time was 12 months. MacLennan splint was applied in these case upto 3 weeks. Results: Primary healing of the fractured mandible was observed in all patients. Postoperative complications were minor and transient. The outcome of the operation was not endangered. Adverse tissue reaction like infection, malocclusion, swelling and growth restrictions did not occur during observation period. Conclusion: MacLennan splint is having various advantages like faster mobilization and the avoidance of secondary removal operations. Based on this preliminary results MacLennan splints are safe and efficient in the treatment of pediatric mandible fracture. How to cite this article: Khairwa A, Bhat M, Sharma A, Sharma R. Management of Symphysis and Parasymphysis Mandibular Fractures in Children Treated with MacLennan Splint: Stability and Early Results. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2015;8(2):127-132.

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