At Apex Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, we specialize in providing expert care for facial trauma.
Our team is dedicated to delivering comprehensive treatment for injuries affecting the face, ensuring a path to recovery that prioritizes both functionality and aesthetics.
Whether you’re dealing with an unexpected injury or require reconstructive surgery, our compassionate and skilled professionals are here to help.
What is Facial Trauma?
Facial trauma, also known as maxillofacial trauma, refers to any physical injury to the face. These injuries can affect the skin, bones, and tissues, leading to both functional and aesthetic challenges. Timely and effective treatment is crucial for optimal recovery and to prevent long-term complications.
Facial trauma encompasses a wide range of injuries, including fractures of the facial bones (such as the jaw, cheekbones, and nose), soft tissue injuries, and dental trauma. These injuries often result from accidents, sports injuries, falls, or physical altercations.
Types of Facial Trauma
Facial trauma can be classified into three main types: soft tissue injuries, bone injuries, and injuries to special regions of the face.
Soft tissue injuries are the most common type of facial trauma. These injuries affect the skin, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels of the face.
Bone injuries involve fractures of the bones of the face. A broken nose is the most common type of facial fracture. Symptoms of a nasal fracture include pain, swelling, bruising, and deformity of the nose. This also includes broken or fractured cheek bones, broken jaws, and damage to the orbital socket.
Teeth can also have a variety of trauma.
A cracked tooth can be a hairline fracture of the tooth enamel or dentin. It may cause mild pain or discomfort, especially when biting down on something hard.
A fractured cusp is a more sever break involving a portion of the tooth’s crown and causes severe pain while chewing.
Complex crown fracture involves a large portion of the tooth’s crown and may expose the pulp (the inner part of the tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels). It can cause severe pain, swelling, and sensitivity to hot and cold.
Tooth avulsion (knocked-out tooth) is the complete displacement of a tooth from its socket. It is a dental emergency and requires immediate attention to improve the chances of saving the tooth.
When a tooth is knocked out, try to locate it and gently rinse it off with milk or water. Do not scrub the tooth and avoid touching the root.
If possible, try to carefully reinsert the tooth back into its socket. If that’s not possible, hold the tooth under your tongue or place it in a container with milk and head to the dentist or emergency room immediately. Timely intervention is crucial for increasing the chances of saving the tooth.
Our oral surgeon can assess the damage and recommend the best form of treatment.
Treatment Options
At Apex Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, we offer a comprehensive range of treatment options for facial trauma.
Surgical Intervention for severe fractures and extensive soft tissue damage, surgery may be required to realign bones and repair tissues.
We also may use non-surgical treatments for minor fractures and soft tissue injuries may be treated with splints, bandages, or other non-invasive methods.
And when necessary, we provide reconstructive surgery to restore the appearance and function of the face.
Our Approach to Facial Trauma
Our approach to treating facial trauma involves a thorough examination, including imaging studies (like X-rays or CT scans), to determine the extent of the injury.
Developing a customized treatment plan that may include surgical or non-surgical options, depending on the severity of the trauma.
And performing necessary surgical procedures with precision to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Call Us Today!
If you or a loved one has suffered a facial injury, don’t wait to seek professional help. Contact our oral surgery practice today to schedule a consultation.
Our team provides the highest level of care to ensure your path to recovery is as smooth and effective as possible.
