Sequelae of mandibular fracture

summary

The mandible in the face is located in the lower 1 / 3 of the face, which is the area near the chin of the face. In addition to aesthetic accidents, the most important function is to help us speak and eat. Because of its prominent position, it is easy to be injured when it is hit. In fact, the mandible bone is solid, but there are several weak areas. Under the direct or indirect impact, it is easy to fracture in these parts. Because the mandible is the only active bone in human face, it has a great influence on masticatory function and normal speech after injury. Let's take a look at the following.

Sequelae of mandibular fracture

First, the shape of the mandible is generally horseshoe shaped, which is composed of curved mandible body and bilateral ramus. There are strong masticatory muscles attached inside and outside the ramus. Mandible bone cortex is hard and thick, but mandible midline Union, mental foramen area, mandibular angle and condyle neck are the weak areas of mandible structure, which are prone to fracture. After mandible fracture, the fracture segment is displaced under the traction of masticatory muscle, resulting in malocclusion and chewing dysfunction.

Second: after jaw fracture, the fracture site appears pain, swelling, subcutaneous ecchymosis, gingival tear and tooth damage: gingival tear and bleeding around the fracture line in the mouth, sometimes accompanied by tooth loosening, fracture and displacement. There are many factors after mandibular fracture, which can even lead to displacement of fracture segment. When the fracture displacement occurs, the abnormal motion of the fracture segment at both ends of the fracture site, we should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

Third: the mandible is one of the most important facial organs, which will directly affect many of our daily activities. If the mandible fracture is caused by carelessness, the goal of treatment is to anatomically reset the mandible fracture and restore and maintain normal occlusion. The treatment principle is correct reduction and reliable fixation. Through the surgical treatment, plus the usual food attention point, don't always use one bite, to both sides, will be better recovery.

matters needing attention

If the fracture of mandible is caused by the carelessness of external force, we should go to the hospital in time to seek the help of the doctor. Mandible is one of the most important organs of human face, which will directly affect our daily activities such as eating, drinking and speaking. After treatment, we should also pay attention to develop the habit of exerting force on both sides when eating. We should not eat with force on one side, and it is better not to make too complicated facial expression, which will directly affect the result of treatment.