Fractures of the jaws may range from a small crack to a complete break in the bone. They may result from:
Contact sports
Road traffic accidents
Assaults
Blow to the face
Diseases which result in weak bones like osteoporosis
Symptoms of jaw bone fracture are:
Pain and swelling of jaws
Difficulty in opening the mouth
Dfficulty in closing the mouth or chewing
Bleeding inside or outside the mouth
Our oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr Segin Chandran, with his experience of more than 25 years, has the clear idea about how to manage jaw fractures effectively. The treatment plan is formulated after viewing the radiographs and clinically assessing the patient.
Contact us in case of any trauma to maxillofacial region.