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Care for a growing face
The child's age, developing teeth, and facial growth are considered alongside the fracture itself.
Facial Trauma
Pediatric Facial Fracture
Specialist assessment of facial fractures in children, with care planned for the injury and the developing face.
Pediatric Facial Fracture
What this visit covers.
Specialist assessment of facial fractures in children, with care planned for the injury and the developing face.
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Your assessment
The consultation brings together your examination, medical history, and any existing reports. Further investigations are discussed according to the findings.
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Your care plan
Discuss the proposed treatment, alternatives, recovery, and follow-up with Dr. Saha. The plan is individual to your diagnosis and care needs.
About Pediatric Facial Fracture
Children's facial bones heal differently.
A child's face is still growing, the bones are more flexible, and adult teeth are developing inside the jaws. Facial fractures are less common than in adults, but an injury can still affect the bite, the eye socket, or later growth.
Treatment is often more conservative than in adults, and any plates are placed so as to avoid the developing teeth. Follow-up continues as the child grows, so the bite and facial growth can be checked over time.
Related care
Other visits in this area.
Mandible Fracture
Assessment and management of lower-jaw fractures, with attention to the bite, jaw movement, and healing.
Explore care
Maxilla Fracture
Specialist care for upper-jaw fractures and associated facial injuries, with repair planned around the injury pattern.
Explore care
Orbit Fracture
Assessment of fractures around the eye socket, with eye care and facial repair coordinated when needed.
Explore care
Pediatric Facial Fracture
Talk through this before you decide.
Call, or send a request with what you have noticed. Family members are welcome in the room.
