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CHAPTER 7 ORAL PHARMACOLOGY |
An inability to move the mandible or maxilla
Bleeding from the gums and around the teeth
A complaint from the patient that the teeth do not
meet right
A complaint that the lower lip is numb
(mandibular fracture)
Signs
Upon examination you may observe:
Facial swelling
Abnormal occlusion
Fractured bones on dental radiographs ordered
by the dentist
Abnormal movement of mandible or maxilla
Treatment
Emergency treatment for fractures of the mandible
and maxilla may include performing emergency
treatment guidelines and the following:
Reporting the patient’s condition to the dentist.
Immobilizing the injured area by applying an
elastic bandage as shown in figure 6-8. Ensuring that
you have a pair of scissors standing by to cut the
bandage off if the patient starts to vomit or has
respiratory difficulties.
Applying ice packs to reduce swelling of the
injured area and to lessen the pain.
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