Facial Trauma
Our dental specialists are adept at treating facial injuries, demonstrating expertise in emergency care, acute treatment, and long-term reconstruction, considering both the physical and emotional aspects of healing. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons possess unique skills tailored for managing facial trauma, understanding its emotional impact alongside the physical toll. Our doctors not only meet but surpass contemporary standards, delivering comprehensive care. They are trained, skilled, and qualified to address facial trauma, providing emergency room coverage for conditions like facial lacerations, intraoral lacerations, avulsed teeth, and fractures of facial bones and jaws.
Causes of Facial Trauma
Facial trauma can stem from various sources, including motor vehicle accidents, sports incidents, falls, work-related mishaps, and interpersonal violence. These injuries encompass a spectrum, ranging from tooth injuries to more severe damage to the skin and facial bones. The classification of facial injuries typically falls into three categories: soft tissue injuries (involving the skin and gums), bone injuries (fractures), and injuries to specialized areas like the eyes, facial nerves, or salivary glands.
Moreover, the extent of facial trauma often necessitates a comprehensive approach, considering both immediate and long-term effects on function and appearance. Effective management of such injuries requires specialized knowledge and hands-on experience to address the unique challenges presented by each case.
Types of Injuries
Soft Tissue Injuries
Facial lacerations are skillfully addressed through suturing to ensure optimal cosmetic results. Meticulous care is also taken to thoroughly examine and effectively treat potential injuries to structures such as facial nerves, salivary glands, and ducts.
Bone Injuries
Facial bone fractures are treated similarly to fractures in other body parts. The specific treatment approach is determined by factors such as the fracture's location, severity, and the patient's age and overall health.
Injuries to the Teeth
Injuries to individual teeth are frequent and often necessitate the skills of different dental specialists. Oral surgeons play a crucial role in treating fractures in the supporting bone and repositioning or re-implanting displaced or knocked-out teeth.