Jaw Fracture Treatment

Jaw fractures are fractures caused by heavy impact. A maxillofacial surgeon should be consulted without losing any time. In order for the patient to return to their pre-fracture state, the broken parts are restored, aligned and fixed in the correct position using wires, plates, screws, prostheses or special splints to fuse.

Jaw fractures occur as a result of accidents and traumas. It usually occurs when a heavy blow is received. When such a situation occurs, it is necessary to consult a surgeon without wasting time.

Jaw fracture may require different interventions depending on its type and condition. In some cases, tooth loss may also occur, and skin injuries may occur. For all these, a collective treatment is applied.

How is Jaw Fracture Diagnosed?
Patients with jaw fractures may experience swelling of the jaw, difficulty in eating, loosening of the teeth or bleeding. The patient cannot close his mouth, feels pain and pain. Often, bruises may also occur on the skin.

How to Treat a Jaw Fracture?
The jaw should never be moved in the first aid treatment for a jaw fracture. After the treatment of the jaw fracture, the teeth are connected to each other with the help of wires and tooth loss is prevented. However, the upper and lower teeth can be wired to keep the jaw immobile after the intervention. Thanks to these wires, the chin does not move. The healing process is faster.

Is Surgery Necessary?
Yeah. Jaw fractures are caused by a combined bone fracture. Surgery is performed to clamp the fractures together again. If there is bone loss, a new piece of bone is placed in its place.

How Long Does the Treatment Take?
Jaw fracture treatment usually takes 4 weeks. This may take 8-9 weeks depending on the healing process and the condition of the fracture.

What Should Be Considered?
After the surgery, antibiotics are used if the doctor recommends it. However, the specialist doctor will advise you on how you should go through the process. It must be strictly adhered to. The doctor may recommend using various medications depending on the type of injury. Usually the drugs given are in liquid form.

Page update date: 4/Kasım/2023 18:11