Occupational Maxillofacial Trauma: Report of a Rare Case

Maxillofacial trauma, any physical trauma in the face, can involve soft tissues (lacerations, avulsions, bruises etc), bone injuries (fractures and dislocation), avulsed or fractured teeth (dental issues) and special regions (nerves, eyes, salivary glands etc). As the most exposed part of the human...

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Main Authors: Dervisoglou Theodoros, Dalabiras Foivos, Dalabiras Stilianos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2015-03-01
Series:Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/bjdm-2015-0035
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Summary:Maxillofacial trauma, any physical trauma in the face, can involve soft tissues (lacerations, avulsions, bruises etc), bone injuries (fractures and dislocation), avulsed or fractured teeth (dental issues) and special regions (nerves, eyes, salivary glands etc). As the most exposed part of the human body, the face can be susceptible to injuries in work-related accidents. Occupational accident in the maxillofacial region rates 0.9-5% and, in some cases, can reach 9%. Based on their occupation, patients are classified as farm and forestry workers, construction workers, factory workers, craftsmen, service workers, and office workers.
ISSN:2335-0245