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Dentoalveolar fractures are among the most frequent dental emergencies affecting 20–30% of children globally. Traumatic dental injuries (TDI) are a significant pediatric emergency and a major public health concern. These injuries may significantly impact the quality of life, often leading to long-term functional, esthetic and psychological issues. The management of dentoalveolar fractures depend on many factors such as the site, type and extent of the fracture, associated dental trauma, developmental stage of the tooth, and available adjacent teeth. A seven-year-old female patient reported with pain and swelling in the left lower side of the face following trauma one day earlier. Dentoalveolar fracture was confirmed after radiographic examination. This case report presents the conservative management approach of mandibular dentoalveolar fracture utilizing vacuum formed cap splint highlighting on its numerous benefits like ease of fabrication, precise fit, superior patient comfort, and satisfactory results, over other methods of stabilization.

Cap splint; dentoalveolar; fractures; pediatric; trauma; vacuum formed cap splint.