Zygomaticomaxillary buttress and its dilemma

J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2018 Aug;44(4):151-158. doi: 10.5125/jkaoms.2018.44.4.151. Epub 2018 Aug 29.

Abstract

Zygomatic fractures are the second most common fractures of the facial skeleton, after nasal bone fractures. Due to its uniqueness, the malar bone plays a very important role in maintaining appropriate facial contours. Zygomatic fractures can cause ocular and mandibular functional impairment, along with cosmetic defects. With the help of advanced imaging techniques and various treatment options, the management of zygomatic fractures has become more sophisticated and less invasive. This article discusses zygomatic fractures in detail: their clinical and radiographic features, and the various treatment options available.

Keywords: Surgical approaches; Zygomatic bone; Zygomatic fractures.

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