Clinical and demographic profile of zygomatico-maxillary complex fracture in a tertiary referral centre- A retrospective study

• Author Details:   
• Jayalakshmi P.S
• Bindu Das R
• Mohan Sadanandan
• Jayakumar Kanavillil
• Shahina Karimbanathottathil ^*

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The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical and demographic profile of zygomatic-maxillary complex fracture in patients treated in Govt. Dental College Kottayam, in the year 2021-22- Two-year study.

Materials and Methods: A retrospective hospital-based study was carried out to determine the demographic etiology of the patient presenting with ZMC fracture at the Govt. Medical College Kottayam. Zygomatic-maxillary fracture occurs mainly in the younger age group 52%. The main etiological factor was RTA 66.5%, fall from height 26%, work related 63%, assault 51.6%. Most common side affected in our study was Right side patients than the left side. In our study pattern, males are more affected 82.2% than females 17.8%.

Conclusion: Data regarding etiological factors of ZMC fracture basically comprises RTA. It is a preventable cause. Proper preventive measures and road safety precautions can be considered.