Oral surgery II: Part 6. Oral and maxillofacial trauma.

Oral and maxillofacial trauma can range from an avulsed tooth as a result of a simple fall, to pan-facial injuries in the context of a polytraumatised patient involved in a road traffic accident. Regardless of aetiology, similar principles apply to all oral and maxillofacial injuries, and this chapter broadly outlines the more common forms of oral and maxillofacial trauma and the options available for their management. Throughout the chapter all references and values are for adult patients unless indicated.