Analysis of Mandibular Fracture Cases Recorded in Mongolia
- VernacularTitle:Монгол улсад бүртгэгдсэн эрүүний хугарлын тохиолдлыг судалсан дүн
- Author:
Gantsetseg G
1
;
Ganbaatar Yu
1
;
Batbold G
1
;
Nyamtseren D
1
;
Ochbayar N
2
;
Davaakhuu Sh
1
;
Enkh-Orchlon B
1
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, MNUMS
2. Department of Dentistry, Central Military Hospital
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mandibular fracture;
Epidemiology;
Trauma;
Injury
- From:
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences
2025;86(2):77-83
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Background:The craniofacial region is one of the most frequently injured parts of the human body, with mandibular
fractures being the most common type of facial skeletal injury. The leading causes of mandibular fractures include traffic
accidents, falls, interpersonal violence, and sports-related injuries. In Mongolia, mandibular fractures are prevalent, with
a higher incidence among males. However, to date, no national-level analysis of mandibular fractures has been conducted.
This study aims to comprehensively examine mandibular fractures in Mongolia by identifying demographic factors and
causes of injury.
Aim:To determine the incidence and causes of mandibular fractures recorded in Mongolia over the past ten years.
Materials and Methods:This study collected data on mandibular fractures recorded in the Health Development Center
of Mongolia between 2014 and 2023. Cases were identified using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10)
code S02.6. Information on patient age, gender, and hospital diagnosis was collected, along with the cause of injury, classified
according to ICD-10 codes. Patient age was categorized based on the classification system of the National Statistics
Office. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 26.00 software, employing the chi-square test for data analysis.
Results:During the study period, a total of 2,872 patients were diagnosed with mandibular fractures, with the highest
incidence occurring in the 20-40 age group. The average patient age was 31.1±12 years. Males were 5.6 times more likely
to sustain mandibular fractures compared to females. The primary causes of injury were interpersonal violence (42%),
mechanical trauma (17%), falls (16%), and traffic accidents (15%).
Conclusion:Between 2014 and 2023, 2,872 cases of mandibular fractures were recorded in Mongolia, with the majority
occurring in individuals aged 20-40 years. The leading causes of mandibular fractures were interpersonal violence, mechanical
trauma, falls, and traffic accidents. Specialized trauma care services were accessed differently in urban and rural
areas.
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