Technological advances in computerized tomography (CT) have reduced data acquisition and reconstruction times so that three-dimensional (3D) CT images of maxillofacial injuries may be economically and quickly generated. 3DCT was judged superior to multiplanar two-dimensional CT in demonstrating the spatial relationships of fracture fragments in complex mandibular and midfacial trauma. Although ...

OBJECTIVE Compliance with postoperative care in the maxillofacial trauma population often is considered poor. This lack of follow-up does not seem to be a function of decreased access to care but rather its anticipated lack of utilization. The goal of this study is to identify what factors are associated with increased compliance in postoperative management of mandible fractures. STUDY DESIGN...

The aim of this study was to establish the costs structure of medical treatment for the patients with maxillofacial fractures, to perform a treatment cost evaluation, describe the factors which considerably influence the costs and discover the ways of achieving financial savings in treated patients. The study group consisted of patients with maxillofacial fractures who were admitted and treated...

This study was a retrospective chart review of the cases operated for maxillofacial trauma with plate osteosynthesis in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit of Khyber College of Dentistry Peshawar, Pakistan, and was designed to evaluate the frequency and various reasons for the removal of the stainless steel plates in maxillofacial trauma patients. It was conducted on patients who were treated w...

BACKGROUND The use of titanium during maxillofacial fixation is limited due to its palpability, mutagenic effects and interference with imaging, which lead to the requirement for subsequent removal. The use of a biologically absorbable fixation material will potentially eliminate these limitations. In this meta-analysis, we analyzed the complications of absorbable fixation in maxillofacial surg...

The literature shows that maxillofacial fractures in children are uncommon. Although the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Faculty of Dentistry, of the University of the Western Cape, has been providing a service to the Red Cross Children’s Hospital (RXH) for the past twenty years, no study had been undertaken to determine the age, gender, number of patients per year, aetiolog...

Aim of Study: To evaluate and classify maxillofacial firearm injuries and to develop a practical protocol to improve patient outcomes. Patients and Results: A total of 179 patients representing about 4.29% of all maxillofacial trauma in the period between 2006 to 2013, with marked increase in the incidence after the Egyptian revolution 25/1/2011, were treated from firearm injuries in Assiut Uni...

Orbital fractures commonly occur in maxillofacial trauma causing enophthalmos and diplopia. The isolated orbital fl oor fracture often called as blow out fracture is a common presentation following blunt trauma. The fl oor fractures may also occur in combination with zygomatic arch fractures, Le Fort II or III or with frac ture of other orbital bones. The cosmetic and functional problems can vi...

To evaluate the advantages and efficacy of two point mini plate fixation for the zygomatic complex fractures using lateral eye brow and infra orbital approaches for fixing the fronto zygomatic fracture and infra orbital fracture. The zygomatico-maxillary complex functions as the principle buttress of the face and is the cornerstone to an individual’s aesthetic appearance. The zygomatic complex ...

A retrospective study was undertaken to assess mandibular fractures presenting over the period 1977-1985 in Dundee, Scotland. The data collected included age, sex, aetiology, month in which injury occurred, anatomical site of fracture, associated maxillofacial trauma and treatment modalities. The majority of fractures were sustained by males in the age group 20 to 29 years. Assault was the majo...