Jaw fractures are more common in the lower jaw. They can often be found in the area of the middle molars. These breaks can lead to loosening of the teeth.

The jaw should not be moved when first aid is given. After the jaw fracture is treated, the teeth are connected to each other with the help of wires. It may be necessary to wire the upper and lower teeth to keep the jaw motionless for a while. With these wires, the jaws are rendered immovable.

Jaw fractures are compound fractures, and in compound fractures, surgery is necessary to pin the fractures together. If bone loss has occurred, a new piece of bone can be replaced.

In cases of jaw fractures that do not require surgery, treatment with titanium plates or screws can be applied in the fracture area reached by an incision made through the mouth. In addition, fusible plates and screws, which are among the possibilities provided by modern medicine, can also be preferred. The stabilization of the jaw can be achieved with wires applied to the teeth and jaw. Bone tissue taken from the patient's body or ready-made bone powder can help to complete the missing bone tissue. It should not be forgotten that a detailed treatment process is required in cases of multi-part fractures or in adverse cases such as incorrect union.

Jaw fracture treatment takes about 4 weeks. Although the healing process varies according to the size of the fracture and the damage it causes, it can take up to 8 weeks.

In cases of abnormal swelling noticed in the area where the fracture occurred after the first 7 days, a doctor should be consulted. In case of possible bleeding, it is recommended to consult your doctor without panicking and moving the fracture area. During the treatment process, the patient's not moving the jaw fracture area and following the recommendations prescribed by the specialist physician accelerates the treatment process.

In cases where surgery is performed, the patient's treatment can be continued with antibiotics with the recommendation of the specialist doctor. If the patient does not interrupt the use of the drug during the antibiotic use, it ensures a healthy treatment process. Applying ice to the fractured area in the first 48 hours after the surgical intervention is among the applications that will relieve the patient. After 48 hours, it is recommended to continue the hot application. The foods taken by the patient during this period should be in liquid form. After the examination in the hospital environment and the subsequent treatment, the patient should pay more attention to oral care than ever before.

Depending on the type of injury, various medications may be prescribed by the doctor. Sometimes it may be necessary to treat the fracture with antibiotics. It is very important to take the antibiotic according to the recommended instruction. Care is taken to ensure that all drugs given are in liquid form, but some drugs do not have a liquid form. It is necessary to drink them by crushing them in water or fruit juice. If there is a drug used before the trauma, it must be reported to the doctor.