Abstract
This clinical retropective study evaluate frequency and type of dental lesions associated with the fractures of tooth bearing area of the mandible. Eigthy-three patients operated of a mandibular fracture were selected. Twenty five of these patients were re-examinated. Collected data was age, gender, etiology and location of mandibular fractures, location and type of dental lesions. Dental sequelea at mandibule and maxillary teeth are found in 60% of the patients. Between 4 to 5 teeth were injured per patient. Negative vitality test of dental pulp of teeth included in the line of fracture is more frequent when the line of fracture goes through the apex. Endodontic treatment of these traumatized teeth does not have to be systematic.
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