Maxillary Fractures
Maxillary fractures are one of the most common emergencies presenting in the acute setting .
Due to the complex anatomy within this region and the proximity to vital structures, including the brain, early diagnosis and precise treatment planning are of paramount importance.
Maxillary fractures represent a complex group of facial injuries. Both mid-face form and function may be disrupted. Patients may have facial disfigurement, malocclusion, and pain.
At Anew Cosmetic Clinic, Our expert maxillofacial surgeon Dr Prem Anand along with his team Oral and will be involved in the evaluation and assessment of these injuries. Soft tissue and skeletal anatomy should be restored and patients should be returned to their preinjury occlusion. The severity of injury does have an impact on treatment outcomes. Advances in imaging and surgical technology will always aid in surgical care. A constant component for the best outcomes is the involvement of a well-trained, thoughtful surgeon.
What Signs and Symptoms Do You Look for in Le Fort I (Maxilla) Fractures?
The most obvious and critical sign is the inability to bite down as you did before the injury. Your teeth are not coming together as they did prior to the accident as there is a loss of occlusion. This is called malocclusion. Pain in the upper jaw areas are the second most common symptom of upper facial injuries. Here is the most common signs and symptoms.
- Misaligned Jaw
- Pain
- nosebleeds
- bruising around your eyes and nose
- cheek swelling
- irregular shaping around your nose
- vision difficulties
- seeing double
- numbness around your upper jaw
- difficulty to speak
What Happens if You Don’t Have Surgery for a Maxillary (Upper Jaw) Fracture?
First and foremost, you should see an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for an evaluation. At Anew Cosmetic Clinic, our team of expert maxillofacial surgeons are able to determine if your fractures require immediate attention. Attending to facial fractures in a timely manner is the outmost important criteria for successful outcome. If the fracture is not attended to in a timely manner, the bones may heal in an unfavorable position. If that happens, the fractured bones may need to be refractured and placed in a favorable position. It is significantly easier to repair a fracture early on than once segments have fused.
How Do You Fix a Fractured Maxilla (Upper Jaw)?
Le Fort I (Maxilla) fractures are tedious and involved injuries. Only an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon with surgical skills and in depth knowledge about dental structures should perform this type of surgery. Our patients with Le Fort fractures are admitted to the hospital. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. Dr. Prem Anand first carefully insures the jaws are aligned, he will then uses wires to stabilize the jaws in the correct position, that is called intermaxillary fixation (IMF). Then, he will use small titanium plates to stabilize the broken segments in the most ideal position. The entire procedure is performed from inside the mouth, so there are no visible scarring.
