Unfolding the Hidden Facts of Paediatric Maxillofacial Trauma

The Acute Management of Facial Fractures

“…The first difference between children and adults is in their body mass. Children have a smaller body mass compared to adults; therefore, they receive a greater force per unit of body area and subsequently suffer from more severe injuries compared to adults [60].…”

“…Their soft bone makes them less prone to fracture compared to the adult population. Finally, because of their incompletely calcified skeleton, internal organs are more at risk of injuries [60]. A third consideration is the dental anatomy.…”

“…In mixed dentition, permanent tooth buds occupy most of the alveolar bone leaving less room for internal fixation with plates and screws. Teeth can be missing in the dental arch or loose [60]. On a positive aspect, with growth and tooth exfoliation, spontaneous occlusal readjustment can be seen [61].…”