introduction: this study was conducted to determine the pattern of maxillofacial fractures in three age groups of adults, adolescents, and children, using ct scan images. methods: in this cross-sectional study, ct scan images of 230 patients with maxillofacial trauma during one year were examined in terms of the number and site of fractures. the patients were divided into three age groups, chil...

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Wardha, Maharashtra, India Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Trimurti Dental Oral and Maxillofacial Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bharati ...

Background. Maxillofacial trauma represents a field of common interest as regards both the maxillofacial surgery and prosthodontics, especially for the functional and aesthetic stomatognathic rehabilitation. This condition necessitates relationship between maxillofacial surgeon and prosthodontist, to achieve the ultimate treatment goal. Purpose. The purpose of this study is to make predictable ...

Author details Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Sant’Andrea Hospital, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy. Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana of Pisa, Pisa, Italy. Maxillofacial Surgery Department, University of study of Messina, Messina, Italy. Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy. Maxillofacial Surger...

Albinas Gervickas D.D.S., PhD, assoc.prof., Dept. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kaunas Medical University,Lithuania. Ricardas Kubilius D.D.S., PhD, dr.hab.med., professor, Dept.Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kaunas Medical University, Lithuania. Gintautas Sabalys M.D., PhD, dr.hab.med., professor, Dept.Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kaunas Medical University, Lithuania. Address corresponden...

INTRODUCTION Oral-maxillofacial injuries can lead to deformity and malfunction, greatly diminishing quality of life and worker productivity. Data suggest that over 10% of civilian emergency room visits are due to craniofacial injuries. The size and scope of oral-maxillofacial injuries in the military is not well understood. This study reports U.S. military rates of oral-maxillofacial injuries, ...

implant-supported craniofacial prostheses are made to restore defective areas in the face and cranium. this clinical report describes a technique for fabrication of an orbital prosthesis with three adjacent implants in the left lateral orbital rim of a 60-year-old woman. selection of appropriate attachment system (individual magnetic abutments versus bar-clip attachment) for implant-supported o...

dental implants have provided exceptional rehabilitative options for edentulous and partially edentulous patients. however, as more implants come into play, the more the clinicians come across problems where specific considerations must be taken into account to meet expectations. the toronto bridge is a treatment modality proposed for restoring several teeth lost in patients with increased crow...