DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF THE MANDIBLE COMMINUTED FRACTURE: CASE REPORT.

The mandible is a compact and mobile bone made up of noble structures that contribute to the functionality of the stomatognathic system. Mandibular fractures can be called comminuted when they affect three or more fragmented parts in the same region. The most discussed causes come from automobile accidents, firearm projectiles, pathological scenarios, and occurrences in the workplace. The present study relates scientific evidence on the management of a comminuted fracture in the left mandibular body region to a clinical case of correct diagnosis and treatment. In view of the above, the clinical and complementary tests have demonstrated the importance of diagnosing the case report, as well as the physical examination that evaluates bone crepitation, pain, edema, dilatation of adjacent tissues, facial asymmetry, and the use of computed tomography as preand post-operatory imaging. Open reduction with submandibular extraoral access was recommended as one of the methods indicated for this type of injury, so that stabilization with 2.0 mm system plates and fixation with a 2.4 mm reconstruction plate restored the patient's function. The relevance of the professional in identifying the type of fracture and its corrective techniques present in the literature is evident, leading to a successful surgical therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]