Broken Jaw

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• Broken Jaw Overview
• Broken Jaw Causes
• Broken Jaw Symptoms
• When to Seek Medical Care
• Exams and Tests
• Broken Jaw Treatment
• Self-Care at Home
• Medical Treatment
• Next Steps
• Follow-up
• Prevention
• Outlook
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• Synonyms and Keywords
• Authors and Editors

Broken Jaw Overview

A broken jaw (or mandibular fracture) is a common facial injury. Only the nose is broken more frequently. A broken jaw is the tenth most common fractured bone in the human body. Fractures (these are breaks in the bone) are generally the result of a direct force or trauma to the jawbone.

• The jawbone, or mandible, is the largest and main bone of the lower part of the face. The chief areas of the mandible bone are the body (chin out to the jaw angle) and the 2 upward branches, called the rami.

• Men are about 3 times more likely than women to sustain a broken jaw. Those aged 20-29 years are the most common group affected.