IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-4-18806 Original Research Paper A STUDY OF MANDIBULAR FRACTURES AT KANYAKUMARI GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL, SOUTH TAMILNADU Rafeeq Meeran Dr. Dr.M.Radhakrishnan Dr. April 2019 8 4 01 02 ABSTRACT

AIM&OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study is to analyze the incidence, etiology, type of injuries, treatment modalities and outcome of mandibular fractures in our institution. METHODS: The study was conducted for three years from January 2016 – December 2018 . Data regarding incidence, etiology, site of fracture , treatment modalities & outcome of the cases were analysed. RESULTS: Total of 579 cases were taken up for study . Young adult males were commonly affected. Road traffic accident was the common etiological factor with body of mandible being the commonest site . Most of them needed surgical intervention . CONCLUSION: Mandible fractures were common among facio –maxillary injuries with ,Road traffic accident being most common etiology .The young males predominate the injury pattern which necessitates awareness among people regarding road safety and the importance of having a facio–maxillary unit in tertiary care hospital.