Maxillofacial trauma refers to injuries involving the face and jaw caused by accidents, sports impacts, and other incidents. Beyond the visible injuries, such trauma can limit daily activities such as eating, speaking, and even breathing. In such cases, maxillofacial trauma surgeries are performed to improve patient’s quality of life and restore their ability to manage daily activities.
Types of Maxillofacial Trauma
Facial Fractures: Bones in the face (nose, jaw, cheekbones) can be fractured.
Dental Injuries: Teeth may be chipped, displaced, or knocked out.
Soft Tissue Injuries: Cuts, lacerations, and bruises to the face and mouth.
Maxillofacial Trauma Surgical Approaches
Fracture Reduction: Realignment and stabilization of broken bones.
Oral Restoration Surgery: Repair of soft tissue injuries, jaw reconstruction, and restoring dental function.
Tooth Reimplantation: Reinsertion of displaced teeth to ensure oral continuity.
Functional benefits of surgery beyond aesthetics:
- Enhancing speech and communication.
- Restoring proper jaw function.
- It corrects Improper bite alignment.
- Balancing facial features.
- It helps in reducing headaches and facial Pain.
Procedure:
The doctor will examine the patient’s historyand conduct a series of tests, such as dental X-rays and 3D scans, to obtain a detailed picture of the Oral cavity and surroundings.
The Surgical procedure may vary depending up on the severity of Injury.
General anesthesia is given to make you feel comfortable and prevent Pain.
Your surgeon may use stitches to close surgical wounds towards the end of the Procedure and place a packing in your mouth to protect your teeth and absorb pus and blood.
Benefits:
Maxillofacial surgery can also address a variety of dental conditions:
- Enhancing speech and communication
- Restoring Jaw function
- Reducing Headache and Facial Pain
- Addressing Sleep apnea
- Optimizing bite alignment
Consult your doctor to know everything about maxillofacial trauma surgery!
