Mandibular fractures: a comparative analysis between young and adult patients in the southeast region of Turkey.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to review and compare the differences between mandibular fractures in young and adult patients.

Material And Methods: Patients treated at the Oral and Maxillofacial Department of Dicle University during a five-year period between 2000 and 2005 were retrospectively evaluated with respect to age groups, gender, etiology, localization and type of fractures, treatment methods and complications.

Results: 532 patients were included in the study, 370 (70%) males and 162 (30%) females, with a total of 744 mandibular fractures.