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(S02.6) Fracture of mandible
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5 979 589 in individuals diagnosis fracture of mandible confirmed
Diagnosis fracture of mandible is diagnosed Men are 58.95% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis fracture of mandible
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis fracture of mandible
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease fracture of mandible - Men aged 20-24 and Women aged 15-19
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features fracture of mandible
Absence or low individual and public risk
Fracture of mandible - what does this mean
A fracture of the mandible occurs when the bone of the lower jaw is broken due to trauma, such as a fall, a motor vehicle accident or a blow to the face. it can also occur due to a medical condition such as osteoporosis or a tumor. symptoms of a mandibular fracture include pain, swelling, and difficulty opening the mouth. treatment usually involves realigning the bone and stabilizing it with wires or plates.
What happens during the disease - fracture of mandible
Fracture of the mandible is caused by a direct traumatic force to the jawbone, which can be caused by a fall, a blow, or a motor vehicle accident. this force can cause the bone to break, resulting in a fracture. the fracture can be a simple or a complex one, depending on the severity of the force and the number of fragments that it produces. in some cases, the fracture can involve the temporomandibular joint, which can lead to additional complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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10 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Fracture of mandible - Prevention
The prevention of fracture of the mandible is mainly focused on avoiding trauma to the jaw. this includes wearing a mouth guard when playing contact sports, avoiding falls, wearing a seatbelt when driving, and avoiding fights or physical altercations. additionally, maintaining good oral health and avoiding clenching or grinding the teeth can help reduce the risk of mandibular fractures.
Specified forms of the disease
| (K81.0) Acute cholecystitis |
| (K81.1) Chronic cholecystitis |
| (K81.8) Other cholecystitis |
| (K81.9) Cholecystitis, unspecified |