Why Jaw Fracture Treatment Is Done Together with Intermaxillary Fixation at a Dental Clinic Near Munjeong Station

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This is Yonsei Dagam Dental Clinic near Munjeong Station.

If you enjoy intense sports, or ride vehicles like amusement rides or kick scooters, please be sure to be careful.

Accidents always happen unexpectedly, so you never know when or how you may get injured.

No matter how carefully you act, accidents can still happen due to sudden situations or other people's mistakes.

In particular, the facial area is an important part that protects the brain,

but it is also a location that is easily exposed to external impact, so extra caution is needed.

If you hit your face in an unexpected traffic accident, your jawbone can fracture,

and there are areas that are anatomically more likely to break in an accident.

The mandibular angle, mandibular symphysis, and mandibular condyle are representative common fracture sites.

If the joint area is injured, it will be a more serious situation..

When the jawbone is fractured, a tertiary hospital will perform jaw fracture surgery and intermaxillary fixation.

A jaw fracture is not just a simple bone fracture; it also affects the teeth and bite,

and even temporomandibular joint function, so comprehensive treatment is needed.

If accurate anatomical restoration is not achieved, you may experience discomfort for the rest of your life.

Using screws and a metal plate, the broken bone is fixed in the correct position so that the fracture can heal,

and later, when the jaw position has been restored and stabilized, wire is used to fix the jaws together.

What is intermaxillary fixation?

It is a treatment method that fixes the upper and lower jaws for a certain period of time.

While the fractured jawbone is healing, it is immobilized so it does not move,

helping the bone to heal in the correct position.

It works on the same principle as immobilizing a broken arm with a cast,

but in the case of the jaw, the upper and lower jaws must be fixed together, so a more complex process is required.

After fracture surgery, the upper and lower teeth are fixed using titanium plates and screws.

In this process, accurate restoration of the bite relationship is considered very important.

In the past, a method of directly wiring the jawbone was used,

but currently, a method using the teeth is more common.

If there are enough healthy teeth, this method is used.

Depending on the situation, rubber bands may be worn for about 1 to 4 weeks,

to fix the jaw position, and once recovery is complete,

the wire is loosened in reverse and cut in between with pliers.

The fixation period varies depending on the severity of the fracture, the patient's age, and overall health condition.

Above all, during the recovery period, oral hygiene management is difficult, which increases the risk of infection and cavities.

Therefore, treatment does not end once it is completed; ongoing oral care and regular checkups are essential.

And muscles and joints that have not been used for a long time must be gradually restored. As such, when the jawbone is fractured, treatment proceeds in the ways described above.

This is a complex treatment that requires a comprehensive approach, considering the entire oral function, not just simple bone treatment.

At the dental clinic near Munjeong Station, we also help with follow-up treatment and rehabilitation for these trauma patients.

That is because continued care is needed even after treatment.

Accidents come unexpectedly, but if there are things you can do to stay safe, please be sure to use protective gear,

and always pay attention in daily life so that you stay safe.

In particular, many people get injured while riding electric kick scooters, which are widely known to be dangerous.

Protective gear such as helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads are important safety tools that can save lives.

Even if it is inconvenient, please make it a habit to wear them.

Always remember that small precautions and preparation can prevent major accidents,

and we hope you maintain a healthy daily life through safe activities.

Jaw fractures can be treated, but full recovery requires a long time and patience, making it a difficult treatment.

Above all, the dental clinic near Munjeong Station emphasizes once again that prevention is important.

Thank you for reading today's post as well!

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