Facial Fractures
Facial Fractures If you break a bone in your face, you may have minor problems or major problems. The bones affect breathing, eating and speaking. You may need surgery to get back to normal. It's essential to contact your doctor immediately if you think you have facial fractures. What is a facial fracture Surgery? A facial fracture may be a broken bone within the face. The face has a complex bone structure. The facial skeleton consists of the: Frontal bone (forehead). Zygomas (cheekbones). Orbital bones (eye sockets). Nasal bones. Maxillary bones (upper jaw). Mandible (lower jaw). Many other bones are found deeper within the facial structure. Muscles required for chewing, swallowing and talking are attached to those bones. Nasal fractures (broken nose) are the most common. Fractures to other facial bones can also occur. You might only have one fracture, or you might have several broken bones. Multiple fractures are more likely to occur during a motor vehicle accident or other hig...