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Appropriate treatment?

Confirmed mandibular/condylar fracture (from the chin-trauma case).

  1. Refer to an oral/maxillofacial surgeon for fracture management
  2. Observe with no referral
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Correct answer: A. Refer to an oral/maxillofacial surgeon for fracture management

Mandibular fracture → refer to oral/maxillofacial surgeon.
  • A. Correct. Jaw fractures are managed by an OMFS (reduction/fixation as indicated).
  • B. A diagnosed fracture requires surgical evaluation, not passive observation alone.

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