Beschreibung:
Mandibular condyle is one of the most common sites of injury in the facial skeleton. But many condylar injuries remain undiagnosed. In rare situations, these injuries may result in serious adverse sequel in the patient's growth and development that are more difficult to treat at a later stage. In growing individuals, conservative management results in better functional outcome and good remodelling of the condyle. The aim of this article is to present a case report of a bilateral sub-condylar injury in a young child with a novel concept - an esthetic splint.