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Presents a case of chin trauma with a mandibular torus.
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Suggests carrying out radiographic study of the affected area to evaluate possible fracture.
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Reveals the associated presence of paraesthesia and recommends a computed tomographic study.
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No protocol treatment currently exists for this kind of fracture.
Abstract
Mandibular torus fracture as a result of accidental trauma has not been reported to date in the dental literature. This study describes the case of a young adult male who suffered multiple fractures affecting the teeth and mandibular torus secondary to chin area trauma due to a bicycle accident; the first manifestation of bone damage being left unilateral paraesthesia of the lip. An occlusal x-ray study of the affected area was made to evaluate possible fracture, as unlike centred periapical x-rays and orthopantomography, it is able to reveal the existence of a fracture line of the alveolar wall. In the associated presence of paraesthesia, a computed tomographic study is advisable.
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Saura-Ingles, A., Garcia-Ballesta, C., Pérez-Lajarin, L. et al. Fracture in the chin area: An unusual case of mandibular torus fracture. Br Dent J 199, 27–29 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4812536
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