“What Are The 5 Most Common Facial Bone Fractures, In Order?”

6.12.24 Quick Review #148 - #surgery #surgeon #doctorgallagher #oralsurgery #oralsurgeon #omfs #dentist #dentistry #dental #facialtrauma #facialbones #fracture #fractures The top 5 most common facial bones that get fractured are: 1. Nasal bones - These are the most frequently fractured facial bones. 2. Zygomatic bones (cheekbones) - Commonly fractured due to their prominence on the face. 3. Mandible (jawbone) - Frequently fractured, accounting for a significant percentage of facial fractures. 4. Orbital bones (bones around the eye) - These include the orbital rim and the floor of the orbit. 5. Maxilla (upper jawbone) - Often fractured in high-impact injuries. References: 1. Alesi, J. T. (2014, May 26). Multiple facial skull fractures. Labelled artwork and scans of multiple fractures of the facial bones of the left side of the skull [Image]. Science Photo Library. Alamy. https://lnkd.in/e53pbU-J 2. Miloro, M., Ghali, G. E., Larsen, P. E., & Waite, P. (Eds.). (2012). Peterson’s Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (4th ed.). Shelton, CT: People’s Medical Publishing House. 3. Ellis, E., & Moos, K. F. (1985). Assessment of patients with facial fractures. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 23(6), 443-456. doi:10.1016/0266-4356(85)90093-1 4. Haug, R. H., & Prather, J. (2001). The changing patterns of diagnosis and treatment of facial fractures in an urban environment. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 59(6), 635-639. doi:10.1053/joms.2001.23868 - #podcast #podcasts #dentalpodcast #dentalpodcasts #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #oralsurgeon #dentist #doctorgallagher #doctor #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #viral #dentalschool #dentalstudent #omfs #surgeon #doctorlife #dentistlife #residency