Abstract
Efficacious management of malocclusion following maxillofacial trauma requires understanding
of the interaction between teeth and alveolar bone, facial skeleton, temporomandibular
joints, and facial neuromusculature. Success is best achieved with a multidisciplinary
approach. This article describes the management of malocclusion after primary repair
by highlighting important clinical features and offering guidelines for secondary
repair through revision surgical reduction, prosthodontic rehabilitation, orthodontic
therapy, restorative dentistry, and orthognathic surgery.
Keywords
malocclusion - maxillofacial trauma - secondary repair - facial trauma - occlusion
management