ABSTRACT
MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION n Males 18-25 years old n Associated with more severe trauma n Frequently involves midface structures (nose, zygoma, maxilla) n Overall reduction in number of injuries by .30% as a result of modernized auto safety systems
such as seatbelts, air bags, and improved engineering. • Seat belt laws: Incidence of facial injury reduced from 21% to 6% in 2 years
FALLS n Bimodal age group
• Toddlers • Elderly
n Hands-out fall: Fractures of zygoma and lateral face n No-hands fall: Fractures of central face and dentoalveolar structures
WAR n Maxillofacial involvement in 26% of all battle injuries3
• Percentage of maxillofacial combat injuries is increasing compared to wars in the previous century because of modern protective armor.
