Dental Braces as IMF in Pediatric Population or in Children; A Conservative Concept

Abstract

Mandibular fracture is less common in children. Fracture management is a complex issue in children that needs immediate diagnosis and appropriate treatment to ensure favorable outcome. Intermaxillary fixation (IMF) is an integral part in the management facial bone fractures. Conventional methods have disadvantages, like the risk of transmission of blood-borne diseases, stressful procedures, and mutilation to teeth, tooth buds, and also periodontium. Use of orthodontic bracket and elastics as IMF is an effective and efficient alternative technique in management of mandibular fracture because it removes the disadvantages of standard Intermaxillary fixation and provides a stable occlusal & functional thereafter.