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Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Orbital Fractures
Published on: May 16, 2025
[Orbital pain from a cranio-maxillofacial surgery perspective]
J Handschel1, C Naujoks, A Zimmermann
1Klinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Plastische Gesichtschirurgie, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Düsseldorf, Deutschland. handschel@med.uni-duesseldorf.de
Abstract:
Orbital pain can be provoked by diseases of the orbital skeleton as well as the maxillary sinus. Infections of the maxillary sinus caused by dental infections (e.g. periodontitis) or root canal treatment represent the majority of these cases followed by injuries of the orbital skeleton. An appropriate medical history usually provides indications for the further diagnostic procedure. In rare cases diseases of the facial skeleton as well as Wegener's granulomatosis can also cause orbital pain. In contrast temporomandibular disorders (TMD) may cause motility disorders and alterations in binocular vision but are not responsible for orbital pain.
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