Conditions and diseases
Maxillary fracture
Symptoms and causes
Symptoms and causesA maxillary fracture is a fracture of the upper and/or lower jaw. No two fractures are alike. Each maxillary fracture requires a specific approach.
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatmentAfter the clinical and radiological examination, the physician will draft an individual plan for the patient.
If the fracture is dislocated, it must be put back into place under general anaesthesia. The surgeon fixates the fracture with titanium plates and screws. If necessary, these will be removed afterwards again.
Treatment centres and specialisations
Treatment centres and specialisations
Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral, maxillofacial and facial surgery, surgery
Latest publication date: 17/05/2023
Supervising author: Dr Borghgraef Kristin