Emergency department management of maxillofacial trauma.

This paper highlights critical aspects of examination, diagnosis and early management of the maxillofacial trauma patient.

Management of orbitozygomatic fractures.

Background: Management of orbitozygomatic fractures forms part of the scope of practice of many oral and maxillofacial surgeons. As aspects of management vary among surgeons who treat such injuries, this confidential study was undertaken to examine some of the protocols of Australian and New Zealand oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

Results: Eighty-one per cent of the respondents treated orbitozygomaticfractures and on average, each treated approximately 24 cases per year.