Review ArticleInternational Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health

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Favorable and unfavorable maxillofacial comminuted fractures

Int J Community Med Public Health. 2021;8(9):4632-4636.DOI10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20213577

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Abstract

Many maxillofacial injuries were reported with the most common ones being nasal bone injuries. In another context, injuries occurring to the mandible followed by the malar bone and axilla are the most common injuries that require surgical interventions. However, favorable outcomes regarding the management of these injuries are associated with many factors. Such factors include the severity of the fracture and the presence of associated morbidities and other fractures, which might lead to unwanted complications and complex management plans. In this study, we aim to discuss the most reported maxillofacial fractures, elaborating when favorable and unfavorable events can be detected. Moreover, this literature review discusses some challenges that might be present in some cases, requiring the integration of certain management skills and techniques. Providing adequate examination is essential to conduct better management. Caring for the associated fractures with the main event is also important, and should be considered to intervene against the development of any adverse events.

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  1. Department of Dental Surgery, Andalusia Hospitals, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  2. College of Dentistry, Vision Colleges, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  3. College of Dentistry, Alfarabi Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  4. Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr Sulaiman AlHabib Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  5. Dental Specialist Center, Ministry of Health, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
  6. General Dentist, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  7. National Guard Health Affairs (NGHA), Madinah, Saudi Arabia
  8. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Abdullah University Hospital, Ar Ramtha, Jordan
  9. Sian Medical Company, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
  10. College of Dentistry, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia

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