Facial Trauma

The Facts About Facial Trauma

As a maxillofacial surgery practice, we perform the proper treatment of facial injuries. We are well versed in emergency care, acute treatment and long-term reconstruction and rehabilitation, not just for physical reasons but also for emotional reasons. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained, skilled and uniquely qualified to manage and treat facial trauma. Injuries to the face, by their very nature, impart a high degree of emotional and physical trauma. The science and art of treating these injuries requires special training involving a hands-on experience and an understanding of how the treatment provided will influence the patient’s long term function and appearance.

man in pain holding the side of his face
Dr. Hecht meets and exceeds these modern standards. He is trained, skilled and uniquely qualified to manage and treat facial trauma. He is on staff at local hospitals and provides emergency room coverage for facial injuries, which include the following conditions:

  • Facial lacerations
  • Intra oral lacerations
  • Avulsed (knocked out) teeth
  • Fractured facial bones (cheek, nose or eye socket)
  • Fractured jaws (upper and lower jaw)
The Nature of Maxillofacial Trauma
Soft Tissue Injuries of the Maxillofacial Region
Bone Injuries of the Maxillofacial Region
Injuries to the Teeth and Surrounding Dental Structures