1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Bone and Muscle

  4. Broken jaw/mandible. Heal the fractures?

bones-icon
Broken jaw/mandible
Hi, I got into an accident and got a broken jaw. Xray results showed the fractures and doctors advised plates placements. Do I have a non surgical option to heal the fractures?
34 Views v

Answers (1)

Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice

Hello I would like u see Ur xray first so that I can comment on it. Undisplaced fractures can be treated conservatively without operation
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Articles you may like

Jaw Clicking? 5 Signs That Suggest You Have Temporo-Mandibular Disorder (Tmd)

Dr.Aditi Gaur

The joint connecting your lower jaw(mandible) to the skull(cranium) is called the “Temporo-mandibular joint” (TMJ). The ... Read more

Chronic Jaw Pain and Related Conditions

Dr.Rajat Sachdeva

The jaw joint also called the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) comprises of bone above the mouth called maxilla and bone b ... Read more

Is Your Jaw Pain Causing Discomfort and Headaches?

Dr.Yogesh Rao

What kind of problems might I have?If your teeth don't fit together properly, you can have problems not only in your tee ... Read more

Post-Operative Jaw Exercises

Dr.Vijita Mehta

1. Immediately following surgery: Since surgery causes soreness in the muscles and bones of your jaw, movement may be di ... Read more

Best Tips for TMJ (Tempro-Mendibular Joint)/ Jaw Pain

Dr.Anoop Jain(PT)

Here are some tips for Jaw pain or TMJ: 1. Take over the counter painkiller to relieve pain and stiffness in the jaw. 2. ... Read more

Jaw Surgeries for a Proportional Face

Dr.N Srinivas

It may take more than a new smile to help you look your very best.Having a great smile is undoubtedly an asset, regardle ... Read more

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Bones giving you hard time?

Bones giving you hard time?

Talk to expert orthopedists

  • Private & Confidential
  • Audio Calls
  • Free follow-ups
Consult with an orthopedist
Online now

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Articles you may like

Jaw Clicking? 5 Signs That Suggest You Have Temporo-Mandibular Disorder (Tmd)

Dr.Aditi Gaur

The joint connecting your lower jaw(mandible) to the skull(cranium) is called the “Temporo-mandibular joint” (TMJ). The ... Read more

Chronic Jaw Pain and Related Conditions

Dr.Rajat Sachdeva

The jaw joint also called the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) comprises of bone above the mouth called maxilla and bone b ... Read more

Is Your Jaw Pain Causing Discomfort and Headaches?

Dr.Yogesh Rao

What kind of problems might I have?If your teeth don't fit together properly, you can have problems not only in your tee ... Read more

Post-Operative Jaw Exercises

Dr.Vijita Mehta

1. Immediately following surgery: Since surgery causes soreness in the muscles and bones of your jaw, movement may be di ... Read more

Best Tips for TMJ (Tempro-Mendibular Joint)/ Jaw Pain

Dr.Anoop Jain(PT)

Here are some tips for Jaw pain or TMJ: 1. Take over the counter painkiller to relieve pain and stiffness in the jaw. 2. ... Read more

Jaw Surgeries for a Proportional Face

Dr.N Srinivas

It may take more than a new smile to help you look your very best.Having a great smile is undoubtedly an asset, regardle ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Broken tibia

 14418 Views
3months back i got my tibia broken.40 days back i went through a IM nailing surgery.but still my bone mov ... Read More

Tibia broken

 13281 Views
My tibia & fibula boan broken in a road accident in 3 June 2017.. I operation my leg with plate & screw I ... Read More

Broken tibia

 2162 Views
Hello doctor my son aged 4 .5 years old got his tibia bone broken in a falling accident. Withing half an ... Read More

I got a broken bone

 1113 Views
I have a broken bone thats not looking so good even though my doctor said it was fine

Ribs Broken Treatment

 907 Views
Dear sir, My father got accident yesterday after examined doctor said right hand side ribs are broken 4 w ... Read More

Is this broken?

 31 Views
My doctor wasnt available at the time I took the X photos and it's hurting me and swollen I'm worried, is ... Read More

I met an accident and broken my forearm

 72 Views
I met an accident on march 14 and my forearm broken after three months my doctor found that that bones ar ... Read More

Forearm broken

 26 Views
I met an accident on April 15th and my forearm broken,it seem decaying in union of bones .Can you suggest ... Read More

Will this break my jaw?

 47 Views
Does pressing your lower jaw (mandible) with your palm very forcefully break or fracture it to cause perm ... Read More

Mandible pain and throat discomfort

 54 Views
It's been 4 months my right side mandible lower jaw border pain and sometimes left side also but right si ... Read More

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.