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FACIAL TRAUMA

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  • We embrace compassion, innovation and integrity

FACIAL TRAUMA

An oral and maxillofacial specialist is thoroughly qualified to repair facial injuries. These professionals are well versed in emergency care, acute treatment, and long-term reconstruction and rehabilitation – not just for physical reasons, but for emotional ones as well. Injuries to the face, by their very nature, impart a high degree of emotional as well as physical trauma to patients. 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.

Dr. BroadbentDr. ChandlerDr. Hall, and Dr. McCormick meet and exceed these modern standards. They are trained, skilled, and uniquely qualified to manage and treat facial trauma. They are on staff at local hospitals and deliver emergency room coverage for facial injuries, which include the following conditions:

THE NATURE OF MAXILLOFACIAL TRAUMA

SOFT TISSUE INJURIES OF THE MAXILLOFACIAL REGION

When soft tissue injuries, such as lacerations, occur on the face they are repaired by suturing. In addition to the obvious concern of providing a repair that yields the best cosmetic result possible, care is taken to inspect for and treat injuries to structures such as facial nerves, salivary glands, and salivary ducts (or outflow channels). Dr. BroadbentDr. ChandlerDr. Hall, and Dr. McCormick are well-trained oral and maxillofacial surgeons and are proficient at diagnosing and treating all types of facial lacerations.

BONE INJURIES OF THE MAXILLOFACIAL REGION

INJURIES TO THE TEETH & SURROUNDING DENTAL STRUCTURES

Isolated injuries to teeth are quite common and may require the expertise of various dental specialists. Oral surgeons usually are involved in treating fractures in the supporting bone, or in replanting teeth that have been displaced or knocked out. These types of injuries are treated by one of a number of forms of splinting (stabilizing by wiring or bonding teeth together). If a tooth is knocked out it should be placed in salt water or milk. The sooner the tooth is re-inserted into the dental socket the better chance it will survive. Therefore, the patient should see a dentist or oral surgeon as soon as possible. Never attempt to wipe the tooth off, since remnants of the ligament that hold the tooth in the jaw are attached and are vital to the success of replanting the tooth. Other dental specialists may be called upon, such as endodontists, who may be asked to perform root canal therapy, and/or restorative dentists, who may need to repair or rebuild fractured teeth. In the event that injured teeth cannot be saved or repaired, dental implants are often now utilized as replacements for missing teeth.

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Bountiful Office

Bountiful, UT 84010
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Layton Office

Layton, UT 84041

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Ogden, UT 84403

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Pleasant View, UT 84414
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Clinton Office

Clinton, UT 84015

MISSION

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of Utah team believes in using our gifts to create positive changes in health. We embrace compassion, innovation, and integrity as we respectfully serve each person.

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