Q: Which doctors should I consult for broken jaw?
A: An Orthopedic doctor can be consulted for broken jaw.
Q: Is surgery for mandibular jaw fracture an emergency?
A: Mandibular fracture was treated as an emergency with patients rushed into surgery within 6 hours of injury to avoid complications of surgery that include:
- Hematoma
- Infections
- Pseudarthrosis
- Wound dehiscence
Q: Does radiation therapy increase risk for mandibular fracture?
A: People undergoing head and neck irradiation are at an increased risk for mandibular fractures as there is poor vascular supply when compared to other bones. Radiation treatment affects bone strength and this is compounded by patient factors like malnutrition, tooth extraction, poor oral hygiene, alcohol and cigarette smoking, etc.
Post-radiation mandibular fracture is not common but it affects the quality of life and effective preventive measures should be carried out to avert incidences.
Q: Does Osteoporosis Affect Jawbones in Women?
A: In women mandibular growth is dependent on:
- Age of menarche
- Nutritional intake during childhood and adolescence
- Physical activity
- Menstrual cycle