Fractured Upper Jaw

Fractured Upper Jaw Surgery In Brisbane

An upper Jaw fracture is treated the same way as a lower jaw fracture with the following differences, The incision inside the mouth is made above the teeth on the upper jaw to attain access to the fracture.

Typically the procedure will involve cutting the inside of the mouth along the gum line to access the broken bone and to place appropriate titanium plates and screws on it to keep it aligned while healing. It is important to stick to the prescribed soft food diet to ensure you do not bend or break the plate. If this happens you will need to undergo surgery again (the same goes for sports etc. where you can be injured or bumped on the face).

Sometimes there are few decayed teeth that will need removing during the jaw operation.

Facial Fractures

Recovery From Fractured Upper Jaw

Generally after the operation it will be quite sore for a few days, with a general pain to last for a few weeks. Pain relief and antibiotics will be prescribed.

Normally the patient will stay in hospital for at least one night, and have a confirmation x-ray the next day. It is very important to follow the soft diet requirements for up to 6 weeks (the time it takes the bone to heal) or by the instructions from your surgeon.

Also ensure that the mouth is kept as clean as possible to prevent infection or healing issues with the internal stitches, clean where you can and use an appropriate mouthwash to help keep the cut site clean.

You will need to take some time off work, around a week is recommended. Your jaw surgeon will review you before you are released from hospital and then you will typically have another appointment in 7-10 days.

For more information on Fractured Upper Jaw Surgery in Brisbane or for a consult please ask your GP or dentist for a referral to Faciomax and book an appointment with our friendly team.

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