Retrospective Study of 186 Children and Adolescents with Maxillofacial Fractures
Objective:To analyze the clinical features of maxillofacial fractures in children and adolescents,and to conduct a preliminary study on the fracture accompanying traumatic dental injury(TDI).Methods:The data of patients with maxillofacial fractures aged 0-18 years from the First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University from January 2018 to December 2023 were collected.The age,gender,trauma cause,fracture site,treatment method and TDI were classified.Results:One hundred and eighty-six patients were included.There were statistical differences in fractures caused by falling,motor vehicle-person traffic accidents,and falling down among three age groups(P<0.05).The surgical treatment rates of fractures in the 3 age groups were 35.00%,50.00%,and 66.96%.There were 96 patients(51.61%)with fracture accompanied by TDI.The most common tooth position was central incisor(41.93%),and the common injury type was periodontal tissue injury(68.32%).The rate of tooth loss was 31.37%.Conclusion:Trauma causes and treatment of maxillofacial fractures in children and adoles-cents are characterized by age distribution.Fractures accompanied by TDI are common and frequent,and the rate of tooth loss is high.The timeliness and accuracy of diagnosis and treatment should be improved.