To study the role of x-ray in maxillofacial fractures diagnosis.

Abstract

Background- Facial injury constitutes a frequent finding among emergency room patients.

Methods- This study has been conducted in the Department of dental and radiology, on 30 patients with suspected maxillofacial fractures, irrespective of their sex, age and aetiology.
Results- On clinical examination, conventional radiography it was observed that zygoma was the most common suspected site for fracture, followed by mandible, maxilla and then nasal bone.

Conclusion- Early and accurate diagnosis is the key in this situation. Whereas conventional radiography is time-consuming and delayed in case of suspected cervical fractures and other polytrauma conditions.

Keywords: Maxillofacial, Fracture, Diagnostic Tools.