Mandibular fracture which causes facial widening is:: (A) Symphysis and B/L condylar fracture, (B) Parasymphysis fracture, (C) Angle fracture, (D) Condylar fracture
Answer is A. A guardsman fracture, also referred to as parade ground fracture, is one of the common forms of mandibular fracture which is caused by a fall on the midpoint of the chin resulting in fracture of the symphysis as well as both condyles. Symphysis and B/L condylar fracture is guardsman fracture.