If you have broken any of your facial bones, call us to schedule a visit today. It can be confusing navigating the urgent care/ER/trauma system and delayed care can negatively influence your outcome. We can help get you back to your preinjured self.
- Mandible fracture, particularly fractures of the condyle and subcondylar process
- Upper jaw fracture – Lefort I, II, III fractures
- Fractured cheek bones (zygomatic arch)
- Eye socket fracture also known as orbital floor/wall fractures
- Teeth that have been dislodged or knocked out
At our office, we believe in treating the injury to restore both the function and form of your face. There are nonsurgical options for some minimal injuries. If surgery is needed, we will discuss the pros and cons of a closed approach versus an open approach. A closed approach frequently involves wiring of the teeth together. If an open approach is best, you will be able to open and close your mouth following the surgery. We take special care to protect the nerves, muscles, tendons and ligaments in the treatment area while utilizing methods that minimize scarring after recovery.
Cracked, broken and dislodged teeth are very common injuries among people of all ages. While we have extensive dental training and experience under our belt, seeing a general dentist is best for teeth injuries. Sometimes bone and teeth are lost and we play a role in your multidisciplinary team lead by your general dentist. Our role is to perform complex reconstruction through jaw surgery, bone grafting and dental implants. We want to get you back to you.
If you or someone you know has suffered a facial trauma after an accident, seek emergency attention right away. While in the emergency room, you may be seen by a resident or a staff consulting surgeon. As a private practice, we can see you in our facility during business hours when you are discharged. Please let us know if the ER took CT scans so that we can review them with you at your visit.
Facial trauma is complex and the initial (primary) repair may need a second (revision) surgery. The injury we see most commonly for revision surgery are fracture dislocations of the TMJ. If your teeth were wired/banded shut and now your jaw doesn’t quite work right, please call us today.
