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MULTIPLE TRAUMA PATIENTS WITH FACIAL FRACTURES

With the use of seatbelt restraints, airbags, and protective equipment such as helmets, we have seen a significant reduction in the number of multiple trauma incidents and facial fractures associated with traumatic brain injury. High speed automobile accidents and multiple trauma incidents such as plane or train crashes often bring in much more complicated cases, […]

Mouth Guards: Sports Safety Essentials

The American Dental Association estimates mouth guards prevent approximately 200,000 injuries each year in high school and collegiate football alone. Dr. Wagner recommends that everyone involved in athletic activities use a mouth guard to protect their teeth.