Pediatric fracture of mandible pattern is typically seen as:: (A) Downwards and forwards., (B) Downwards and backwards., (C) Zig zag pattern due to presence of tooth buds., (D) Comminuted fractures.
Answer is C. A high tooth-to-bone ratio exists in the pediatric bone. Fractures frequently occur through developing tooth crypts, giving a zig-zag appearance of fracture line.