World over annually 1 million people die and over 25 million are injured or disabled due to road traffic accidents. In India alone road mishaps are responsible for 78% of…
Background and objectives : The incidence and the prevalence of maxillofacial trauma has been reported worldwide, but we do not have recent Spanish data. The main objective of this study…
Different surgical approaches are available for reduction and fixation of orbital floor fractures. However, each approach could be associated with eyelid retraction and ectropion and/or scar visibility. In this study,…
Background and objectives : Clinical suspicion of mandibular fractures should prompt two radiographs at different angles. The aims of this study were: (a) to audit compliance with this recommendation within…
Injuries to the head, face, and neck are an important source of mortality and morbidity in combat even though these areas represent only 12% of the body’s surface area. The…
Background and objectives : Situated in an area where horse-riding is very popular, we encounter a significant number in maxillofacial traumas due to interaction between horses and humans in our…
Background and objectives : The aim of this study is to assess the predictability of the result of reconstruction of orbital fractures in relation to defect size and location. Methods…
Introduction : Application of the ultrasonic resorbable system Sonic Weld by KLS Martin Group gives new opportunities for osteosynthesis of face skeleton bones. Objective : Enhancement of efficiency in treatment…
Introduction : The maxillofacial complex injuries represent an important health problem. These fractures are associated with severe morbidity, loss of function, and significant financial cost. The reports variability is due…
Background and objectives : Post-operative radiographs are conventionally taken following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of mandibular fractures in order to assess the adequacy of reduction and fixation. We…
