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Facial Plast Surg 2021; 37(06): 781-789
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1723006
Original Article

Facial Protection to Prevent Facial Trauma and Allow for Optimal Protection after Facial Fracture Repair

Roderick Kim 
1   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, John Peter Smith Health Network, Fort Worth, Texas
,
Tom Shokri
2   Department of Otolaryngology, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania
,
Weitao Wang 
3   Department of Otolaryngology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
,
Yadranko Ducic
4   Department of Facial Plastics, Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas
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Abstract

Facial skeletal fractures continue to affect humankind, and many methods to alleviate and prevent the injuries outright have been sought after. Prevention is desired, but the implementation and general compliance may contribute to missed opportunities to decrease the burden of facial skeletal trauma. In this article, we explore the preventative as well as postoperative options for the protection of the facial skeleton.

Keywords

facial trauma - maxillofacial trauma - facial protection - CMF trauma - postoperative protection


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