Paediatric facial fractures
Paediatric facial fractures are rare. Mandibular fractures are more frequent in both the 6-12 and 13-18-year age groups. No consistent association between dentition stage and fracture site is observed. In both sexes, sports related incidents are the most common trauma mechanism, followed by bicycle accidents in girls and MVAs in boys. Differences between trauma mechanisms and facial fracture locations are minor. Associated injuries are infrequent and typically occur in connection with high-energy trauma, such as MVAs.
Authors
- Juho Suojanen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2361-5134)
- Esa Färkkilä (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1569-2797)
- Eeva Kormi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4827-8453)
- Ella Starck
Institutions
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- Helsinki Institute of Physics (FI)
- Päijät-Hämeen Keskussairaala (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry
- Published
- 2025-10-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01134-2
- Primary Topic
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Helsingin Yliopisto
- Helsingin ja Uudenmaan Sairaanhoitopiiri
- Suomen Kulttuurirahasto
- Päivikki ja Sakari Sohlbergin Säätiö