Introduction: Naso-orbital-ethmoidal fractures are complex fractures involving the bones of the nose, orbit region, maxilla and ethmoid. This complex structure has a close relationship with the brain and the orbital region, which frequently suffer injuries during trauma. Among traumatic brain injuries, there is the pneumoencephalon. The present study aims to report the treatment of a patient who suffered an acc...
Rubber bullets are considered “non-lethal weapons”, however, when they reach the facial region they can leave serious sequelae or even cause death. Such projectiles can reach the facial region, causing bone destruction, neurological and vascular damage, as well as, favoring the development of diseases. The present study aims to report a case of a 32-year-old male patient affected by a rubber bullet-compatible p...
A bilateral sagittal split osteotomy of the mandible (BSSO) is performed for correction of dentofacial deformities and can be used to make forward and retract movements and for changes in the occlusal plane. In an attempt to protect the inferior alveolar nerve, the surgeon makes the osteotomy so that there is no exposure of such a structure at the time of separation of the segments. Despite having facial differ...