Facial Bone Fracture

Fractures in the facial bones occur very frequently, especially after a traffic accident or a fight. The most common facial bone fracture is the nasal bone, followed by fractures in the zygomatic arch, lower and upper jaw, and eye socket. After the fracture of these bones, deformation in the facial appearance may occur, as well as problems with breathing, chewing and vision. First, a detailed examination should be performed, and then an x-ray or computed tomography should be taken to see the fracture.

The surgery is performed in a full-fledged hospital under general anesthesia (full sleep). Before the surgery, blood tests, heart electrocardiography and lung x-ray are taken, and the approval of the anesthesiologist is obtained.

The surgery is generally performed through an incision made inside the mouth, the fracture line is reached, the fracture is corrected, and the fracture is fixed with titanium plates and screws. The patient is usually fed liquid food for a while.