Annotation
Introduction, etiology of fractures, classification. Clinical examination. Radiographic examination. Principles of management.
Healing of bones delayed healing. General principles of fracture treatment- reduction, fixation and immobilization. Methods of osteosynthesis-surgical treatment of maxillofacial fractures. Midface (maxillary) fractures, classification. Clinical features of midface fractures. Treatment planning of midface fractures. Mandibular injuries-fractures,dislocation of the condyles.
Dentoalveolar injuries.
Features of fracture managing in childhood. Other head injuries-frontobasal and laterobasal trauma. Complications of maxillofacial trauma. Treatment of soft tissue injuries, injuries of the salivary glands.