Surgical Management of Maxillofacial Trauma

Bhama, Prabhat; Cheney, Mack

Surgical Management of Maxillofacial Trauma

Open Education Resource

2025-05-07

Abstract

Maxillofacial trauma is typically caused by blunt trauma due to interpersonal violence, moving vehicle accidents (MVA), falls, or sporting activities. Because these activities transcend cultural and geographic borders, maxillofacial trauma remains a global health issue. Technological advances have resulted in faster methods of transportation and with these developments maxillofacial trauma has become a major public health issue also in the developing world. Although management of the airway and cardiopulmonary system take precedence, facial injuries demand attention because of their potential for long-term impact on quality of life (QOL) and the patient’s psychological wellbeing as the face houses many vital structures necessary for sight, hearing, speech, olfaction, and mastication.