The treatment protocol of mandibular fracture reduction and fixation differs from adults to children because young child has dentition development and mandibular growth process. Many concerns like the cooperation of the patient, displacement of fracture, the skeletal and dental age of the patient are the main factors determine the treatment plan. First option is always the conservative approach. If indicated, we can opt for open reduction and stable fixation as inadequate reduction and fixation will lead to malunion and contour deformities.
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