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Clinico-statistical observation was made of 31 cases of maxillofacial fracture in children under 15 years by reviewing recent results of treatment given at our hospital during the past 10 years, from January 1985 to December 1994. Results obtained were as follows:
1. 6 to 12 years old children experienced maxillofacial fractures most frequently.
2. The ratio of male to female was 2.9: 1.
3. The common causes of maxillofacial fractures were bruises (33%), traffic accidents (19%).
4. The ratio of mandible to maxilla was 2: 1.
5. The common site of mandibular fractures was molar region, condyle, symphysis.
6. Open reduction was performed on 5 cases, and conservative treatment was performed on 26 cases.
