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 unlike congenital auricular malformations which are identified by underdevelopment of dermal and cartilaginous tissues, deformed ears are less sever congenital anomalies characterized only by a misshaped pinna structure and can be improved with acceptable cosmetic results and minimal cost through ear molding if treated in early neonatal period. in this study, authors present the firs...

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...

BACKGROUND Soccer is the most popular sport in Brazil and a high incidence of related trauma is reported. Maxillofacial trauma can be quite common, sometimes requiring prolonged hospitalization and invasive procedures. To characterize soccer-related facial fractures needing surgery in 2 major Brazilian Centers. METHODS A retrospective review of trauma medical records from the Plastic Surgery ...

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...

1 Oral and maxillofacial surgery and trauma specialist, Hospital da Restauração, Recife, PE. Oral and maxillofacial surgeon. 2 Oral and maxillofacial surgery and trauma specialist, Hospital da Restauração, Recife, PE. Oral and maxillofacial surgeon. 3 Medical resident in oral and maxillofacial surgery, Hospital da Restauração, Recife, PE. Dental surgeon. 4 Doctoral degree in oral biology, Paris...

Introduction: Fibrous dysplasia is a benign developmental disorder that affects the craniofacial bones among mandibular and characterized by enlargement as result of bone being replaced abnormal fibrous tissue growth. Two types, monostotic or polyostotic lesions, cause progressively expanding lamp, producing cosmetic deformities functional impairments. Frequently occurs in posterior region mand...

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, ...