Jaw Fracture
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Jaw Fracture Outlook
What to expect with a jaw fracture:
Mandible fractures require about 6 to 8 weeks to heal.
With proper treatment, about 90 percent of mandible fractures heal completely and the alignment of the teeth is restored.
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Jaw Fracture Underlying Cause
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Last Updated: May 21, 2008
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Jaw Fracture References:
Donat TL, Endress C, Mathog RH. Facial fracture classification according to skeletal support mechanisms. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1998 Dec;124(12):1306-14.
King RE, Scianna JM, Petruzzelli GJ. Mandible fracture patterns: a suburban trauma center experience. Am J Otolaryngol. 2004 Sep-Oct;25(5):301-7.
Lazow SK. The mandible fracture: a treatment protocol. J Craniomaxillofac Trauma. 1996 Summer;2(2):24-30.
