Emergency Treatment of Soft Tissue and Dentoalveolar Fractures using Risdon Wiring in Children due to Motorcycle Accident : Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Dentoalveolar fractures are often found in children due to physical trauma, falls, and motorized accidents. In pediatric patients, there are variations in age, jaw development, and dentition which are the primary considerations in choosing a dentoalveolar fracture treatment method. This case report aims to describe and discuss the emergency management of soft tissue injuries and mandibular dentoalveolar fractures with Risdon wiring in pediatric patients due to motorized accidents. Case report: A 9-year-old female patient complained of bleeding from the mouth due to a traffic accident. Clinical and radiographic examination showed dentoalveolar segment fractures in tooth region 32-42, stab wounds, and lacerations on the inferior lip, vestibule, and gingiva in tooth region 32-42. The patient underwent wound cleaning, wound suturing, and treatment of dentoalveolar fractures with fixation using Risdon wiring in the mandibular region 36-46. Conclusion: Conservative treatment of dentoalveolar fractures in pediatric patients with minimal intervention can give good results. Risdon wiring as a fixation method can be used in the emergency treatment of dentoalveolar fractures in pediatric patients with mixed dentition. Keywords: Soft tissue trauma, dentoalveolar fracture, Risdon wiring, emergency