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Prevalence of Different Types of Midface Fractures Reported to a Private Dental Hospital - An Institutional Study
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VAISHNAVI DEVI.B, SENTHIL MURUGAN. P, DELPHINE PRISCILLA ANTONY. S
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Maxillofacial region is the most exposed and vulnerable part in the trauma. It is the most common presentation in dental hospitals. The midface includes nasal, ethmoid, zygomatic and maxillary bones. The main etiology of midface trauma is road traffic accidents, sports related injuries and abuses. It can occur as an isolated injury or often as a part of multiple injuries. It is often associated with a high mortality rate. Proper management and repair of midface complications requires strong understanding of its anatomic basis and pathophysiology. Legislations preventive measures to be enforced and abided by every citizen. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of different types of midface fractures reported to a private dental hospital. All the trauma cases reported in the month of June 2019 to March 2020 to know the prevalence of midface fracture were chosen for the study. Datas were collected from the dental hospital Record management system. The data was tabulated in excel and imported to SPSS for statistical analysis. P<0.05 was considered to be the level of statistical significance in this study. The prevalence of midface fracture is 24.1%(21 patients) among all the 87 trauma cases reported with a higher male incidence and more common in the age group of 21 to 40 years. Knowledge about the incidence of different types of midface fractures will help the clinician in proper trauma management and setup. The etiology and pattern of maxillofacial injuries reflect the trauma patterns within the community and can thus provide a guide to help design programs toward prevention and treatment.
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Midface, fracture, maxillofacial, trauma, upper arch, lower arch
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https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2020.SP2.291
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