What Is an Oral Maxillofacial Injury?

Oral maxillofacial injury, also known as facial trauma, is any physical injury to the mouth and face. Oral maxillofacial trauma involves injuries to the soft tissue, such as bruises, lacerations, burns, or fractures of the facial bones (fractures of the jawbone, and nasal fractures). Maxillofacial trauma also includes injuries to the eyes. Symptoms of maxillofacial…