i ntroduction: the incidence and etiology of maxillofacial fractures vary widely between different countries. understanding the cause and pattern of these injuries can assist in establishing clinical and research priorities for more effective treatment and prevention of maxillofacial injuries. the study aimed to  evaluate  the  etiology  and  pattern  of  maxillofacial  fractures  in  trauma pa...

the infratemporal fossa is an anatomic space of great importance in the head.abscesses of this space re rare but potentially life threatening. regarding the proximity of some important anatomical features of the head, dealing with infratemporal space infection needs great consideration both in examination and surgical practice.in  this  case  report,  infratempora  space  abscess  formation  fo...

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 ...

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...

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 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, ...

1 Specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery and trauma, Brazilian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Trauma. Master’s degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery and trauma, Pernambuco Dentistry School (FOP/UPE). 2 Specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery and trauma, Pernambuco Dentistry School (FOP/UPE). Master’s degree student in oral and maxillofacial surgery and trauma, Perna...

*Clinical Fellow, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan. †Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan. ‡Clinical Fellow, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokoh...