Volume : IV, Issue : IX, September - 2015

Pathologic fractures of mandible: A Review

Dr. Sapna S. Raut Dessai, Dr. Saurabh M. Kamat, Dr. Elaine Barretto, Dr. Divya Bhardwaj, Dr. Dinesh Francis Swami

Abstract :

Pathologic fracture is one that occurs in a bone weakened from a preexisting pathological condition. Mandibular pathologic fracture though a rare phenomenon should be suspected when jaw eaks with or without minimal trauma. This review discusses various causes of pathologic fracture. It also iefly reviews presentation of pathologic fracture, its diagnosis and management. Dental practitioners examine jaws and advise radiographs very often in their practice therefore, they may be the first to notice such fractures. Dentists should therefore have a thorough knowledge of its etiology, for immediate assessment and management.

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Dr. Sapna S. Raut Dessai, Dr. Saurabh M. Kamat, Dr. Elaine Barretto, Dr. Divya Bhardwaj, Dr. Dinesh Francis Swami Pathologic Fractures of Mandible: A Review International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 9 September 2015

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