Reconstruction of Aesthetic Stomatognathic Function After a High-energy Maxillo-orofacial Fracture: a Case Report
Abstract Background: High-energy injury patients with head trauma often present with pan-jaw fractures involving loss of teeth and alveolar bone. They experience a significant decrease in their quality of life due to masticatory disorders, dysarthria, and poor aesthetics. In most cases, they are treated separately by a medical team and a prosthodontist. Moreover, removable dentures provide little satisfaction to the patients.Case presentation: A 29-year-old young woman suffered a high-energy trauma from a fall accident. Following surgery for a jaw fracture, she underwent occlusal reconstruction with osseointegrated implants. The same team performed maxillofacial surgery and prosthetic treatments, and the series of treatment plans included bone grafting and periodontal plastic surgery.Conclusions: The treatment proved successful after more than two years with no signs of peri-implantitis. The patient was highly satisfied with the results. Early intervention by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in such patients is essential for a good prognosis. Surgeons and prosthodontists who belong to the same team could complete the treatment with fewer surgical procedures. Furthermore, implant treatment in a patient with oral and maxillofacial fractures might improve aesthetics and function.