Every year, an estimated 3 million people are treated for facial trauma, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Injuries to the face can affect vision, breathing, speaking, swallowing, and chewing, and often require hospitalization in Pickerington, Columbus, and Westerville, OH. Although motor vehicle accidents still represent the main cause of maxillofacial trauma in some developed countries, recent data indicate interpersonal violence has become another common cause.
Facial trauma can involve fractures of the lower jaw, upper jaw, palate, cheekbones, eye sockets, and/or a combination of these bones. In many cases, lacerations and other soft-tissue injuries accompany fractures of the facial bones. Additionally, teeth can be injured and compromise the way the teeth come together (occlusion), which our experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Manraj Bath, has the in-depth knowledge and extensive skills to correct.
Expert repair of facial cuts is essential for promoting proper healing, while minimizing scarring and preserving facial aesthetics.
Lacerations inside the mouth require precise care to control bleeding, prevent infection, and restore normal oral function.
Proper handling and prompt surgical management of avulsed teeth can improve the chances of successful reimplantation and lasting tooth survival.
Facial fractures are carefully evaluated and treated to restore facial symmetry, protect vital structures, and ensure proper healing.
Jaw fractures often require surgical stabilization to reestablish correct bite alignment, restore function, and support long-term oral health.
Our oral surgeon treats relatively minor facial soft-tissue injuries in the emergency room. These wounds are managed with thorough cleaning, irrigation, debridement, and primary suturing, as needed.
Facial lacerations, abrasions, contusions, bites, avulsions, and burns are complicated when they impact vital anatomical structures such as blood vessels, ducts, nerves, and muscles. More complex wounds require surgery and reconstruction using various grafts and flaps. Whether minor or complex, care is always taken to ensure the best functional and cosmetic result.
Facial bone fractures in Pickerington, Columbus, and Westerville, OH, are treated based on the fracture location and severity, as well as the patient’s age and overall health. Stabilization methods include wiring the jaws together for some upper or lower jaw fractures or using surgically placed plates and screws to secure the bones.
The latter approach, known as rigid fixation, often eliminates the need for jaw wiring and allows patients to return to normal function more quickly. Thoughtful and accurate repair at The Ohio Center for Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery helps ensure predictable healing and minimal impact on appearance, using the fewest and smallest incisions possible and placing them where scars can be well concealed.
Isolated tooth injuries are common and often require care from one or more dental specialists. Treatment typically involves splinting the injured teeth to stabilize them by wiring or bonding them together. If a tooth is knocked out, it should be placed in milk or salt water and reinserted as quickly as possible for the best chance of survival.
The tooth should never be wiped clean because the attached ligament is essential for successful replantation. When damaged teeth can’t be saved, Dr. Bath is an expert implant surgeon and will help determine if a dental implant in Pickerington, Columbus, and Westerville, OH is the right tooth replacement solution for you.
Injuries to the face impart a high degree of both physical and emotional trauma. The art and science of facial trauma requires expertise in treating fractures involving the teeth, jaws, and other facial bones, as well as soft tissue injuries to the face and mouth.
When repairing complex facial fractures, it’s critical to restore proper jaw position and bite, and our oral surgeon has the proven expertise to do so. Dr. Bath has advanced training, skills, and 30 years of experience in the emergency room treatment of facial trauma, often as part of a multidisciplinary medical team.
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