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February 22, 2021 Blog Posts

The Work of a Facial Trauma Surgeon

Maxillofacial injuries encompass any injury to the mouth, face and jaw, usually as a result of an accident, sports mishap, or domestic violence. These injuries can involve teeth, skin, and bones of the face. Facial trauma is treated by a maxillofacial surgeon that specializes in oral surgery. They are trained to treat not only the physical effects of facial trauma but also the emotional repercussions. Injuries to the face can be repaired by suturing or stitching the tissue back together. Bone injuries must be stabilized in a facial cast, perhaps by stabilizing the jaws with surgical placement of small plates and screws. Sometimes the jaws are wired together. We can treat injuries to the teeth through root canals, tooth extraction, and dental implant surgery.

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