OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency and pattern of mandibular fractures due to motorcycle accidents in a Tertiary care Hospital. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was carried out on patients visiting the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), Foundation University College of Dentistry (FUCD), Islamabad, with only mandibular fractures due to motorcycle crash from October 2021 to September 2023. Their detailed history including demography and accidental details were recorded followed by clinical and radiographic examination to aid in clinical diagnosis and detect fractured mandibular subunits. RESULTS: A total of Two hundred twenty motorcycle accident patients were brought during the study period. Males were predominantly affected as 76.36% and 23.64% were females. The majority 51.36% were aged 21 to 40 years, the mean / SD age of victims was 30.59 ±12.90. Out of all victims 63.64% were riders. Most riders (58.2%) were driving motorbike at a usual speed of 31 - 60 Km/hr. Only 19.05% of male victims were wearing helmets. Most accidents occurred in evening. Majority of victims were having isolated mandibular fractures and Angle of mandible was the commonest type of mandibular fracture. CONCLUSION: The study identified a diverse range of mandibular fracture types among the patients, which reflect broader trends related to motorcycle accidents. There is a clear need for increased safety measures, including enhanced Helmet Use, Public Awareness Campaigns, Improved Road traffic control legislation. KEYWORDS: Accidents, Fractures, Mandible, Motorcycle, Trauma
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