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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

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Pediatric mandible fractures are:
  1. Simple fractures
  2. Greenstick fractures
  3. Complete fractures
  4. Compound fractures
Explanation
Answer: B - Pediatric mandible fractures are greenstick or incomplete fractures. These fractures may exist concurrently with other injuries, such as neurocranial and intra-abdominal. These fractures are more common in boys and decrease as age increases. Surgically, the mandible can be treated with wiring, splints, open, or internal fixation.
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