Facial Trauma & Reconstruction

Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates provides facial trauma & reconstruction services for patients in Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, New Smyrna Beach, Titusville, Deltona, Port Orange and Ormond Beach, FL.

Maxillofacial injuries, also referred to as facial trauma, encompass any injury to the mouth, face and jaw. Most maxillofacial injuries are caused by a sports mishap, motor vehicle accident, on-the-job accident, act of violence or an accident in the home. And all of these can be treated with facial trauma & reconstruction procedures.

Here at Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates, our community matters to us. Our surgeons take rotating trauma calls from both Halifax Hospital and Florida Hospital Flagler, treating patients from all across the area, including Daytona Beach, Palm Coast and New Smyrna Beach. If you'd like to learn more about facial trauma & reconstruction prices, or you want to see some facial trauma & reconstruction before and after pictures, don't hesitate to call us today.

Am I a Candidate for Facial Trauma & Reconstruction?

One of the most common types of serious injury to the face occurs when bones are broken. Fractures can involve the lower jaw, upper jaw, palate, cheekbones, eye sockets and combinations of these bones. These injuries can affect sight and the ability to breathe, speak and swallow. If you've experienced any of these conditions, you may be a candidate for facial trauma & reconstruction. This type of treatment often requires hospitalization.

What Does Post-Operative Facial Trauma & Reconstruction Care Entail?

The principles for treating facial fractures are the same as for a broken arm or leg. The parts of the bone must be lined up (reduced) and held in position long enough to permit them time to heal. This may require six or more weeks, depending on the patient's age and the fracture's complexity.

When maxillofacial fractures are complex or extensive, multiple incisions to expose the bones and a combination of wiring or plating techniques may be needed. The repositioning technique used by the oral and maxillofacial surgeon depends upon the location and severity of the fracture.

In the case of a break in the upper or lower jaw, for example, metal braces may be fastened to the teeth and rubber bands or wires used to hold the jaws together. Patients with few or no teeth may need dentures or specially constructed splints to align and secure the fracture. Often, patients who sustain facial fractures have other medical problems as well. The oral and maxillofacial surgeon is trained to coordinate his or her treatment with that of other doctors.

While this treatment seems extensive, it can have very remarkable results. You can see for yourself by browsing a selection of facial trauma & reconstruction before and after pictures.

What is the Facial Trauma & Reconstruction Procedure?

During the healing period when jaws are wired shut, the oral and maxillofacial surgeon prescribes a nutritional liquid or pureed diet, which will help the healing process by keeping the patient in good health. After discharge from the hospital following the facial trauma & reconstruction procedures, the doctor follows up with the patient at his own private practice and gives the patient instructions on continued facial and oral care.

What are Facial Trauma & Reconstruction Costs?

Generally, facial trauma & reconstruction costs will depend on the extent of the injuries. No two patients are exactly alike, so you'll have to discuss pricing with the surgeon during your initial consultation. To schedule your appointment, please give us a call and one of our highly trained staff members will be happy to help you.