Year : 2015

Volume : Volume 5

Issue : Issue 1

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Dr. P Srimathi
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Abstract

Background:  Zygomatic fractures constitute of 20-40% of all facial fractures, most common among the males between the second and fourth decades of life. The ratio of the incidence between females and male is 1: 4. The zygomatic bone occupying a prominent position in the face determines the facial width. It also acts as a major buttress for the mid face between the maxilla and cranium and it is this prominent location which makes it more prone to injury.

Keywords: Oral fracture, Dentistry, Zygomatic bone.