Facial Fractures and Trauma
Specialized Care for Urgent Oral Surgery Cases
Dental injuries, minor cuts, severe fractures, lacerations, and other facial injuries can be physically and emotionally stressful. When repairing the delicate and sensitive areas of the facial structure, you want to be in skilled, compassionate hands. Our oral surgeons at Fresno Oral Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implant Center offer the care and skill you deserve while providing the results you desire. Throughout your treatment, our oral surgeons and our staff will ensure you feel comfortable and achieve healthy, functional results.
Dr. Ardavan Kheradpir, Dr. Shannon Barnhart, Dr. Brian Huh, Dr. Thomas Curiel, Dr. Shayan Salim, and Dr. Lala Grigori understand how to treat and repair facial injuries while preserving function and aesthetics. If you or a family member experience a facial trauma, contact our office to see a member of our team. Our surgeons are also on staff at local hospitals to treat trauma emergencies.
IMPORTANT: If you are experiencing a medical emergency, go to the nearest emergency room to receive care from the oral surgeon on call.
Types of Facial Trauma and Maxillofacial Injuries
In many instances, facial trauma is entirely accidental, and therefore unpredictable. Falls, sports injuries, work-related accidents, and other similar incidences cause many oral and facial injuries. After careful evaluation of your injury and medical history, your oral surgeon will determine the right treatment for you.
Common facial injuries and their treatments include:
- Facial cuts. Your oral surgeon will assess the severity of the cut and look for damage to nerves and glands. The wound is usually closed using sutures, or stitches. Your oral surgeon will determine the treatment necessary to minimize scarring.
- Bone injuries/fractures. Tiny biocompatible screws and plates are used to secure facial bones in place and stabilize the area. Removal is usually not necessary because these materials are meant to bond with your natural bone.
- Dental injuries. If you have a tooth or several teeth that have been knocked out or severely damaged, come to our office as soon as possible. Do not clean the tooth and, if possible, put the tooth in saliva or a container of whole milk and bring it with you to our office. There is a higher chance of saving the tooth when you visit a dental professional immediately after it is knocked out.
Contact our office as soon as you or a family member experiences a facial injury. Usually, we will see you the same day that you call. If your injuries are severe, seek emergency treatment immediately. The surgeons of Fresno Oral Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implant Center have hospital privileges at Community Regional Medical Center, Clovis Community Hospital, St. Agnes Hospital, Children’s Hospital Central California, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, and Veterans Affairs Hospital – Fresno.
Treatment for Oral and Facial Injuries in Fresno, Clovis, Reedley, Madera, and Visalia, CA
Our offices are equipped with state-of-the-art 3D imaging technology, which helps our team assess your condition and track your recovery. The purpose of treating facial trauma is to ensure the facial structures regain proper function and an aesthetically pleasing appearance with minimal scarring. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons specialize in the areas of the head, neck, mouth, face, and jaws, and our specialists offer a variety of anesthesia options to ensure you are comfortable throughout your care.
A specialist is the most qualified to treat facial injuries. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are highly qualified in assessing and treating your facial injuries. Contact our office as soon as possible if you or a family member experiences a facial injury. If your injuries are severe, seek emergency treatment immediately.
Types of Anesthesia
Our surgeons offer many options for anesthesia and sedation to ensure your comfort during treatment.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Facial Fractures and Trauma and other procedures.
"Dr. Barnhart is a miracle worker because she really made me feel like everything was going to be okay and from my circumstance, I feel like a normal guy again. I can eat, I can do everything that I normally would."
"The surgery went great. They took them out, and I left, and it happened literally that fast, and I have absolutely no complaints whatsoever about them; they did an amazing job. "
"The doctor and the staff are very professional. They are efficient, got right to what they had to do, and got you in and out. I look forward to completing the process and having an amazing smile. I am so happy that I chose Fresno Oral Surgery to have my surgery done. It was really a nice place to come to."
"The doctors at, Fresno Oral Surgery, really know their stuff. I felt like I was in really good hands here."
"hey treated me like family and the staff here was really, really wonderful. My doctor was very friendly, was very professional, and explained everything to me."
"When I first got here, I felt really welcomed and a lot comfortable. The staff here was helpful and wonderful. My doctor was very caring, super personable, and very professional. My procedure went very well and my recovery was actually really smooth."
"The staff was very friendly, and they made me feel very comfortable. Dr. Curiel was very nice. He's a very good doctor. The procedure went well."
"He explained things very clearly, very concisely, in a way that I could understand it. The procedure went very well."
" Dr. Huh worked with me very well. He was a very nice guy. The doctors explained everything to me and made sure I was comfortable."
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