Conditions Of The Face Flashcards
Temporomanibular Joint S&Sx
Inability to open mouth (normal=40 mm)
Deviation of jaw to side of injury on opening & biting
Malocclusion, joint noise or inability to close mouth
Temporalmanibular Joint Etiology
TMJ is a sliding hinge joint
Injury occurs when a blow to the mandible transmits force to condylar
Injuries may involve intracapsular bleeding, inflammation of ligament, meniscal displacement, subluxation/dislocation/#
Temporomanibular Joint Management
Ice to control swelling
Immobilize jaw w/ bandage
Refrain from opening mouth for 7-10 days
Refer to dentist
Zygomatic # S&Sx
Flat or depressed appearance of the cheek
Swelling & periorbital ecchymosis about the eye may occlude vision & hide damage of orbit
Double vision, parathesia/anathesia
Usually epitaxis (nose bleed)
Zygomatic # Management
Crushed ice pack over area to control swelling
No compression or pressure
Refer to MD
R/O concussion
Epitaxis Etiology
Common but 40% of adults require medical attention
Due to:
-picking nose
-facial trauma 2nd blunt facial impact of MVA
-mucosal hyperaemia 2nd to allergic or vitals rhinitis
-presence of foreign body
Epitaxis S&Sx
Originates from superficial blood vessels
Epitaxis Management
Apply pressure to nasal bone for 10-15 mins
Pt. mouth breathing & leaning forward
Ice can be applied to dorsum of nose & back of neck
Deviated Septum Etiology
Partition btwn R&L sides of the nose
May be congenital & asymptomatic
Often caused by nasal trauma
Leads to difficult breathing
Deviated Septum S&Sx
Consistent difference in airflow btwn 2 sides of the nose when one nostril is blocked
Pen light will help
Deviated Septum Management
Refer to MD for further evaluation
Surgery
Nasal # Etiology
Most common # bone in adult face
Persistent or profuse bleeding may indicate a complex nasal #
Zygomatic # S&Sx
Epitaxis is always present
Nose may look flattened & lose symmetry
Nasal airway may become obstructed w/bony fragments
# can extend to cranial region, loss of CSF
Crepitus over nasal bridge & ecchymosis under eye
Mouth Lacerations Etiology
Trauma can lead to lacerations of face, lips, tongue or internal buccal cavities
Mouth Lacerations S&Sx
Bleeding is often profuse
Lacerated tissue may appear swollen w/jagged edges
Mouth Lacerations Management
Apply direct pressure to stop bleeding
Clean w/saline or clean water
May require suturing if lip is punctured/involves the tongue
Not allowed to RTP until wound is healed
Loose Teeth Etiology
Direct trauma
Loose teeth S&Sx
Loosened tooth may be partially displaced, intruded (pushed into socket), extruded (partially out), luxated (pushed sideways)
Blood is usually involved
Loose teeth management
When tooth extruded or luxated the examiner should try to place the tooth back to normal position w/o force
Teeth which are intruded should be left alone or permanent damage may result
Emerg dentist ASAP
Fractured Tooth Etiology
Direct trauma
Mouth guards reduce fractures
R/O concussions & spinal injuries