title: Current concepts in management of facial trauma.
abstract: Open reduction and internal fixation have become routine in facial fracture treatment. Methodical evaluation and treatment planning should be based on the patient's injuries, extenuating factors, and the surgeon's experience. After initial treatment, patients with facial trauma may require orthodontic alignment of teeth, endodontic therapy, osteotomies, implants, vestibuloplasties, and scar revisions to achieve an acceptable functional and cosmetic result. The oral and maxillofacial surgeon is best qualified to coordinate and help deliver this interdisciplinary approach to treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pittsburg Medical Center, PA.
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Ochs
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Tucker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000601:surgery*