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One of the most frightening types of injuries
is an injury to the face. Frightening because
of the dangerous nature of any trauma to the
head, and frightening because of the
possibility of long-lasting complications.
One thing you should know is that if you ever
have to face a serious injury like this,
there are people specially trained to deal
with injuries to the face, mouth and jaw.
These people are Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeons and the professionals who work
with them. Their training and expertise
uniquely qualifies them to treat facial trauma.
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One
of the most common and potentially serious injuries
to the face is a broken bone. Whether the fracture
occurs in the lower jaw, upper jaw, palate, cheekbones,
eyesocket, or a combination of these, this type of
injury can affect sight, and the ability to breath,
speak, or swallow properly. Other injuries include
cuts, lacerations, abrasions, and broken teeth.
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Treating
fractures of the face is similar to treating fractures in
other parts
of the body. However, because of the complex and delicate nature of
facial bone
structure, special care must be taken to ensure proper healing and
restored
function of the affected area.
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When
a fracture occurs, the fractured bones must
be lined up (reduced) and held in position long
enough to permit them time to heal. This could
require up to six or more weeks depending on a
patient’s age, and the complexity of the fracture.
In the case of extensive fractures, multiple
incisions to expose the bones and a combination
of wiring or plating techniques may be required
to treat the injury. Oral and Maxillofacial
surgeons with their special training and
experience are uniquely qualified to treat
such fractures.
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Not
every facial injury is extensive, but any facial injury can be more
complex than it seems on the surface. For instance, if a patient
experiences
a moderate cut to the lip, one that requires stitches to repair. The
placement of those stitches must be precise to produce an acceptable
cosmetic
result. Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons specialize in this type of
repair,
so their expertise can be invaluable in treating an injury of this
type.
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