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Apoorva Joshi
Apoorva Joshi
United States
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Review Article
Use of Mandibulo-Maxillary Fixation Screws for the Treatment of Maxillofacial Fractures
Author(s): Sanvritti Manjrekar and Apoorva Joshi Sanvritti Manjrekar and Apoorva Joshi
Maxillomandibular fractures can be described as a complete or incomplete break causing discontinuity of the bone tissues in the maxillary or mandibular structures resulting from the application of an excessive force. The intimate relationship between maxillofacial structures with the oral cavity, nasal cavity, orbits, and adjacent cranial structures make it a functionally and cosmetically important structure.Most etiological causes of these fractures are: road accidents, contact sport injuries, assaults, falls and other industrial accidents. Several epidemiological studies have shown that these fractures tend to occur in males between the ages of 16-40. Fractures of these bones are often considered life threatening due to potential airway obstruction and cause interference with speech, masticatory functions, and aesthetic appearance Therefore, it is necessary for the systema.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2161-1122.1000467