Mandibular fracture - coronoid process

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

OPG

x-ray

Displaced fracture of the right coronoid process. TMJs are enlocated. No dental trauma. Paranasal sinuses are clear.

Case Discussion

Fractures of the coronoid process are rare, accounting for ~2% of mandibular fractures, probably due to its protected position deep to the zygomaticomalar complex. 

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