Current and evolving trends in the management of facial fractures

Abstract

The oral and maxillofacial region has a complex regional anatomy including hard and soft tissues. Trauma in this region may affect the airway, cause potentially life threatening bleeding and head injuries. The senses of olfaction, sight and hearing can also be disrupted as well as a profound psychological impact following disfigurement. This oral and maxillofacial trauma update provides information on demographics, incidence, pathophysiology, diagnosis, fracture patterns and management of facial trauma. It also discusses the role of new advancements in the management of facial trauma.

Keywords: Le Fort; mandible; maxilla; maxillofacial; naso-ethmoidal complex; occlusion; orbit; trauma; zygoma.