Maxillofacial trauma in a pregnant patient - analysing contemporary: Management principles with a case report & review of literature

Abstract Trauma during pregnancy deserves special attention because of its management objectives which are aimed at the well-being of the pregnant woman as well as the foetus. Maxillofacial trauma directly affects the nutrition of foetus by interfering with the normal functions in a pregnant woman such as mouth opening, mastication and breathing. Hence early restitution of form and function of maxillofacial skeleton is essential. However, the gravid status is associated with numerous anatomical and physiological changes which present with clinical dilemma related to imaging and treatment. A careful scrutiny of the patient’s systemic and gestational status is absolutely essential before, during and after instituting any interventional procedures. This article aims at analysing the contemporary principles in management of maxillofacial trauma in a pregnant woman and clarifying the common misconceptions along with a case report of management of bilateral condyle fracture in a pregnant woman in third trimester (8th month).