Open AccessThe role of computed tomography in zygomatic bone fracture - A case report
Author(s) -
Luiza Roberta Bin,
Eleonor Álvaro Garbin,
Natasha Magro-Érnica,
Geraldo Luiz Griza,
Ricardo Augusto Conci,
Letícia Nadal
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
annals of maxillofacial surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 6
ISSN - 2231-0746
DOI - 10.4103/ams.ams_9_20
Subject(s) - medicine , ecchymosis , zygomatic fractures , infraorbital nerve , zygomatic arch , zygomatic bone , fixation (population genetics) , chin , occlusion , orthodontics , facial trauma , cone beam computed tomography , dentistry , computed tomography , surgery , anatomy , population , environmental health
The zygomatic complex is integral to the facial contour, protection of the eye and other facial structures, and dental occlusion. Its importance in facial function and aesthetics requires high quality outcomes of the treatment.