Pediatric trauma centers are associated with a lower frequency of operative intervention
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Why it matters for dental
Oral surgeons and pediatric dentists should note that children with isolated mandible fractures treated at designated pediatric trauma centers undergo fewer open surgeries than those treated at non-pediatric centers, potentially affecting referral patterns and surgical decision-making.
Key points
- Retrospective national analysis of isolated mandible fractures in pediatric patients published in Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Treatment at pediatric trauma centers correlated with lower frequency of operative intervention compared to non-pediatric centers.
- Authors include specialists from oral and maxillofacial surgery departments across multiple U.S. institutions.
- Study available online 13 September 2026; full text accessible to JOMS subscribers and institutions.
Who should care
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