Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are uniquely qualified and experienced to manage and treat dental and facial trauma. Although most injuries are minor and are most easily and conveniently treated in our care, should the injury be severe enough to require treatment in an operating room. For children, various sedation techniques can be employed to deliver comfortable and safe treatment for injuries.
When soft tissue injuries such as lacerations occur on the face, they are typically repaired by placing sutures (stitches). In addition to our goal of the best cosmetic result possible, care is taken to inspect for and treat injuries to such key structures as facial nerves and saliva glands and ducts.
Fractures of the bones of the jaws and face are treated in a manner similar to the fractures in other parts of the body. When an arm or a leg is fractured, a cast is often applied to stabilize the bone and allow for proper healing. Since a cast cannot be placed on the face, we stabilize the fracture by wiring the jaws together. More severe fractures of the jaw are best treated and stabilized by the surgical placement of small bone plates and screws at the involved site. This allows a patient to return to normal function more quickly.
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