Fracture of the genial tubercles associated with a mandibular denture: a clinical report

J Prosthet Dent. 2003 Mar;89(3):232-3. doi: 10.1067/mpr.2003.46.

Abstract

Fracture of the genial tubercles without an associated mandibular fracture is uncommon. It occurs mainly in patients wearing a complete mandibular denture when the mandible is atrophied and the genial tubercles are hypertrophied. Only 7 reports have been found in the English-language literature. An additional situation of a 70-year-old woman is presented along with a review of the literature. A conservative approach to treatment is advised with this type of fracture. The use of dental implants should be considered in patients with hypertrophied tubercles to prevent such fracture.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Atrophy
  • Denture, Complete, Lower / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertrophy
  • Mandible / pathology
  • Mandibular Fractures / etiology*