BACKGROUND There have been reports that maxillofacial firearm wounds could induce hearing loss. The effects on the ultrastructure of the cochlea and cochlear nerves after oral and maxillofacial firearm wounds are still unclear. This experiment investigates the ultrastructural changes of the cochlea and cochlear nerve after oral and maxillofacial firearm wounds. METHODS Twenty dogs were wounde...

Aim: The aim of the present study was to retrospectively evaluate the epidemiologic characteristics of the prevalence, type and treatment modalities of maxillofacial trauma according to use of helmets by motorcyclists in traffic accidents. Methods: Data was collected from patients during a 10-year period (1999-2009). Data recorded included demographic, etiology, diagnosis, type of fracture, use...

We report a case of globe avulsion secondary to maxillofacial trauma and propose potential mechanisms of injury. This case highlights the importance of wearing proper safety attire, especially during motorcycling.

BACKGROUND Patients with maxillofacial fractures are at high risk of accompanying traumatic cranial injuries. Prompt determination of head injury in these patients is crucial for improving patient survival and recovery. METHODS The records of 246 patients with maxillofacial fractures referred to the emergency department of our hospital between January 2006 and September 2009 were reviewed in ...

SUMMARY BACKGROUND Hard tissue defects in the maxillofacial region due to trauma or ablative surgery result in functional and cosmetic problems. State-of-the-art methods for reconstruction include the use of vascularised tissue. OBJECTIVE To review our results with the use of non-vascularised rib grafts for maxillofacial reconstruction. METHOD Patients who underwent maxillofacial reconstruc...

Aim: To evaluate 10 years of experience of use of biomodels at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil, showing the difficulties and importance of using biomodels in a public oral and maxillofacial surgery service. Methods: The records of all patients treated at the referred Department of Oral and Maxillofacial S...

OBJECTIVES Airway stabilization is critical in combat maxillofacial injury as normal anatomical landmarks can be obscured. The study objective was to characterize the epidemiology of airway management in maxillofacial trauma. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective database analysis. SETTING Military treatment facilities in Iraq and Afghanistan and stateside tertiary care centers. SUBJECTS In total, 1...

Aim: To evaluate the anxiety in patients of maxillofacial trauma using HAM-A scale presenting emergency department and compare it with elective surgery Study design: Analytical cross sectional study. Place duration study: was conducted from May 2021 to Apr 2022 at Dental unit Nishtar Institute Dentistry. Methodology: 80 who met inclusion criteria were included. Inclusion any patient aged betwee...