Abstract:
This study was done to determine the trend of maxillo facial trauma at an urban center in North Western England. This retrospective study was carried out at the Manchester Royal Infirmary. It deals with the common factors leading to the disturbance of the facial skeleton and the areas of this region that are most prone to fractures. A total of 513 patients presented with 554 fractures over the five year (1988-1992) period. 42.44% were molar fractures followed by 40.25% mandibular, 10.65% middle third, 6.12% nasal and 0.54% fractures were of the frontal regions. The main etiological factors leading to the injury were recorded as assaults / interpersonal violence (63.9%), falls (14.8%), road traffic accidents (10.3%), sporting injuries (9.6%) and other causes (1.2%).
Page(s):
22-28
DOI:
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Published:
Journal: Pakistan Oral and Dental Journal, Volume: 15, Issue: 1, Year: 1995