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[Sports-related maxillofacial trauma in young patients]
W Puelacher1, F Toifl, G Röthler
1Klinik für Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde, Leoplold-Franzens-Universität Innsbruck, Osterreich.
Deutsche Stomatologie (Berlin, Germany : 1990)
|January 1, 1991
Abstract:
314 young patients with sports-related maxillofacial trauma were classified into 34.7% facial fractures, 35.9% dentoalveolar trauma and 28.4% soft tissue injuries. In the alpine regions the distribution of fractures by aetiology is dominated by skiing accidents. 43% of the midface fractures are due to fractures of the zygomatic bone and arch. Children up to ten years are more prone to dentoalveolar trauma. Opportune preventive measures are recommended.