@article{Shivam Yadav_Sweta_Kumar Pushpanshu_Ritesh Vatsa_Mukesh Kumar_Shubham Kumar_2021, title={Quality of life of patients after treatment of mandibular fractures with Intermaxillary Fixation (IMF): An Original Study}, volume={4}, url={https://ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr/article/view/4868}, abstractNote={<p>Background: The restoration of mandibular morphology and physiology is the main objective of mandible fracture repair. IMF is an essential<br>process in the treatment of maxillofacial injuries because it restores correct occlusal interconnections, which is necessary for reduction of<br>mandibular fracture. Aim: To monitor quality of life of patients after treatment of mandibular fractures with Intermaxillary Fixation (IMF) by<br>Department of Dentistry of Government Medical College. Methods and Materials: The study involved 60 males and females who were<br>receiving treatment for mandibular fractures using IMF at Department of Dentistry of Government Medical College. The MMI test and the<br>GOHAI questionnaire were employed as research tools in this study. A total value score of 50 suggests a good quality of life, 51-56 shows a<br>decent quality of life, and 57-60 indicates a bad quality of life, according to GOHAI. Results: The difference in the quality of life among the<br>participants having solitary and multiple fractures was statistically significant with participants having single fractures experiencing good quality<br>of life. It was also observed after statistical analysis that the quality of life was significantly associated with the time elapsed since surgery. As the<br>time elapsed since surgery increased the quality of life improved. Conclusion: It was concluded according to the findings of the study that quality<br>of life is better in single mandibular fracture in comparison with multiple mandibular fractures. Moreover the quality of life is good when time<br>elapsed since surgery is longer.</p>}, number={24}, journal={International Journal of Health and Clinical Research}, author={Shivam Yadav and Sweta and Kumar Pushpanshu and Ritesh Vatsa and Mukesh Kumar and Shubham Kumar}, year={2021}, month={Dec.}, pages={487–489} }