Abstract :
Mandible is the most prominent, largest and strongest bone of facial skeleton which is in direct relation to the base of skull. In majority of cases due to trauma, there is a breakthrough in mandible which often results in mandibular fracture. If there is presence of multiple fracture lines it is the case of comminuted fracture which further results in small pieces in the same area of mandible. Our following case report describes about a 35 year old male patient who met with severe road accident due to head on collision. With the aid of 3D reconstructive CT scan of face revealed comminutedfracture ofanterior mandible along with gross malocclusion. The patient underwent Open reduction and Internal fixation which successfully reduced all communicated bony segments and fixation was achieved with application of miniplates, along with preservation of mental nerves. Satisfactory outcome was achieved from both aesthetic and functional point of view.
Keyword :
comminuted bony segments, Open Reduction and Internal Fixation, reconstructive CT Scan miniplates.