BACKGROUND: Maxillofacial fracture is one of the major trauma; the cases were increasing because of the high number of motorcycles in Bali. The goal of the treatment is proper positioning of the occlusion, and it depends on rapid diagnosis and proper treatment. AIM: This study aims to know the characteristics of the maxillofacial fracture patients in Sanglah General Hospital Denpasar Bali. METHODS: A retrospective study, based on medical record were concluded, samples taken in Sanglah General Hospital from January to June 2015. Total recorded patient were 35 patients. The data obtained include age, gender, type of the fractures, and operation management. RESULTS: The injury was more common in male compared to female (80% vs 20%). Age 20 to 40 years old were more common (48.57%), followed by the child to adolescent (aged 0 to 20 years old) were 31.43%, and adult to elderly (aged 40 to 60 years old) was 20%. The mandibular fracture was most common (51.43%), other fractures such as a zygomatic fracture (31.43%) and maxillary fracture (17.14%). Internal fixation was the gold standard of the treatment (65.71%), and the other was an arch bar (34.29%). CONCLUSION: Diagnosing the right injury to the facial bone is a key step in determining a treatment plan. Rapid diagnosis and proper treatment lead to good occlusion, both internal fixation and arch bar were an effective treatment. The importance of dealing with almost all maxillofacial fracture problems in the first surgery.
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