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Hi I am [[User:Jj102786|Jj102786]] ([[User talk:Jj102786|talk]]) 08:48, 17 November 2009 (UTC)JJ102786[[User:Jj102786|Jj102786]] ([[User talk:Jj102786|talk]]) 08:48, 17 November 2009 (UTC) I have had my jaw broken (mandible bone) in three places before,but it wasn't very painful for me.I had to have surgey and the surgeons wired my mandibles (jaws) shut,and that hurt worse.Having been in the hospital I was sick of lack of food beacuase all I could have was liquids for all meals,because my jaws were shut! |
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Revision as of 08:48, 17 November 2009
Mandibular fracture also known as fractures of the jaw are breaks though the mandibular bone. They usually occur due to trauma and are often associated with other facial trauma.
Treatment
Treatment requires fixation of the bony pieces either via external wires or internal plates and screws.
References
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Hi I am Jj102786 (talk) 08:48, 17 November 2009 (UTC)JJ102786Jj102786 (talk) 08:48, 17 November 2009 (UTC) I have had my jaw broken (mandible bone) in three places before,but it wasn't very painful for me.I had to have surgey and the surgeons wired my mandibles (jaws) shut,and that hurt worse.Having been in the hospital I was sick of lack of food beacuase all I could have was liquids for all meals,because my jaws were shut!