Clinical evaluation demonstrates conservative management of unilateral condylar fracture in pediatric dentition, suggesting minimal manipulation preserves developing bony architecture.
Mandibular fractures in children, when compared to adults, are quite less common. Treatment approaches for mandibular fracture differ in children due to their growth and developing dentition. Minimal manipulation of bony architecture is done to achieve a stable position.
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