| Abstrakt: |
Introduction: To analyse the most frequent causes, sites, treatment modalities, age and gender wise distribution of maxillofacial fractures. Methods: Records of all the patients were analyzed. They contained the detailed history as well as the radiographs such as (OPG, PA mandible, occipitomental views, and submento vertex) that were used for the clinical diagnosis of the maxillofacial fractures. Data regarding age, gender, etiology, site and type of treatment were recorded from history sheets. Results: Medical records of 223 patients with maxillofacial fractures were viewed. Among them 184 (82.5%) had mandibular fractures whereas 39 (17.5%) had midface fractures. Most patients with mandibular fractures had fractures of the symphysis and parasymphysis 62 (27.8%) while fractures of the zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) were more common in the midface 15 (6.7%). Most patients were in the 21-30 year old age group, and the male: female ratio was 2.8:1. Road traffic accident was the most common cause that accounted for 127 (57%) of cases. Maxillomandibular fixation was the most common type of treatment modality used, 129 (58%) cases were treated with this method and 42% were treated by ORIF+IMF. Conclusion: RTA, mandibular fractures, 21-30 years, males and maxillomandibular fixation were the most common cause, site, age group, gender and treatment for maxillofacial fractures. Clinical Significance: This research has essential significance in the specialty of maxillofacial surgery. It presents the occurrence of maxillofacial fractures in a particular population and also the ability of a dental surgeon in treating and restoring normal function in the maxillofacial region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
