Facial Trauma Reconstruction
Regain Your Function & Appearance
Come Back From an Injury With Facial Trauma Reconstruction in Virginia Beach
After a facial injury, the right care can help you chew comfortably again and feel like yourself when you look in the mirror. Relying on our surgeons' advanced training in the bones and soft tissues of the face, we offer facial trauma reconstruction in Virginia Beach. Our team treats injuries such as jaw fractures and broken cheekbones. If an injury resulted in lost teeth, dental implants can replace them.
Detailed 3-D imaging shows the full extent of each injury so our surgeons can plan a careful repair. Restoring your bite alignment and facial balance is a top priority. IV sedation is available to help you stay relaxed during treatment. Schedule a consultation to learn how facial reconstruction can help you heal.
Learn How Our Surgeons Restore Function & Appearance After an Injury
Facial reconstruction surgery repairs injuries to the face and jaws by realigning broken bones and restoring damaged tissue. These injuries often happen during sports or car accidents. Even a minor blow can crack a tooth or shift the bite.
Treatment starts with an exam and digital imaging to map each fracture. Our surgeons then move broken bones back into place and stabilize them so they can heal correctly. Careful stitching of cuts inside the mouth or on the face helps limit scarring.
Some injuries cause lost teeth or bone. Once the area heals, bone grafting can rebuild the jaw, and dental implants can replace missing teeth with natural-looking results. This staged care helps you regain a full, healthy smile.
For expert facial trauma reconstruction in Virginia Beach, reach out to our team today.
Restored Bite Function
Realigning fractured jawbones helps your teeth meet correctly again, so you can chew and speak comfortably.
Natural Appearance
Careful repair of bones and soft tissue helps preserve your facial shape and minimize visible scarring.
Precise Fracture Repair
State-of-the-art imaging shows the exact location of each break, guiding careful alignment and stable healing.
Complete Smile Restoration
Bone grafting and dental implants can replace teeth lost in an injury with natural-looking results.
Specialist Surgical Training
Our board-certified oral surgeons have trained extensively in facial anatomy, giving you skilled care for complex injuries.
Frequently Asked Questions About Facial Trauma Reconstruction
Q What is facial trauma reconstruction?
Facial trauma reconstruction is surgical care that repairs injuries to the bones and soft tissues of the face and jaws. It helps restore normal bite function and facial appearance after an accident. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are specially trained in this type of care because they focus on facial anatomy.
Q What types of injuries does facial trauma reconstruction treat?
Facial trauma reconstruction treats injuries such as jaw fractures and broken cheekbones. Damaged teeth from the same injury can also be repaired or replaced. Treatment depends on the location and severity of each injury. Detailed 3-D imaging helps the surgeon understand the full extent of the damage before planning care.
Q How is a broken jaw treated?
A broken jaw is treated by guiding the bone back into its proper position and holding it steady while it heals. Minor fractures may only need a soft diet and rest. More complex breaks require surgical repair to restore the bite. Most jaw fractures heal well within about six weeks with proper care.
Q How long does facial fracture healing take?
Facial fracture healing usually takes about six to eight weeks for the bones to become strong. Swelling and bruising often fade within the first two weeks. Soft foods help protect the healing area. Full recovery depends on the type of injury and how many bones were involved. Follow-up visits help track progress along the way.
Q Can teeth lost in an injury be replaced?
Teeth lost in an injury can often be replaced with dental implants. If the injury also damaged the jawbone, bone grafting may rebuild the area first. Once healing is complete, the implant bonds with the bone and holds a natural-looking crown or other restoration. Implants restore both comfortable chewing and a confident smile.
Q Why should an oral surgeon treat facial injuries?
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is well suited to treat facial injuries because of extensive training in the bones and soft tissues of the face. This training covers both surgery and dentistry, so bite alignment is part of every repair. That combined expertise helps restore function and appearance together after an injury.
Q Can a facial injury affect my bite?
A facial injury can affect your bite if it shifts the jaw or damages teeth. Even a small fracture may cause the upper and lower teeth to meet unevenly. This can make chewing uncomfortable and strain the jaw joints. Restoring proper bite alignment is a key goal of facial trauma reconstruction.
Q What can I eat after a jaw fracture?
After a jaw fracture, most people start with liquids or very soft foods that need little chewing. Smoothies and broth-based soups are good early choices. Harder foods are added slowly as the bone heals. Following diet instructions protects the healing jaw and helps it stay in the right position over time.
