Facial Trauma
Effective Treatments & Optimal Outcomes
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are experts at managing and treating facial trauma injuries. Whether you experience a minor injury that we can treat at our office or a more serious injury that requires hospital care, Dr. Robert B. Ioppolo at Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock is an expert at repairing facial injuries of all kinds. In fact, Dr. Ioppolo is on staff at local hospitals to help with facial trauma injuries and reconstructive surgery.
Our staff understands that facial injuries can be very physically and emotionally taxing, and we can provide the treatment and support necessary throughout the entire treatment process, from the initial evaluation through long-term rehabilitation and recovery. If you or a loved one experience a facial injury, contact our office right away, and we will make room in our schedule to see you as soon as possible.
Types of Anesthesia
Depending on your procedure, you will receive one of the following forms of anesthesia to ensure your comfort.
Types of Facial Injury Treatment
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons undergo years of hospital-based training to treat facial injuries. Below are a few of the most common injuries an oral surgeon might treat:
- Facial cuts and intraoral lacerations. When cuts occur inside the mouth or on the face, oral surgeons usually use sutures to repair the injury. Oral surgeons are always careful to produce the best cosmetic results, minimizing scarring. Your oral surgeon will also be able to evaluate other nearby facial structures, such as important nerves or salivary glands, to ensure no further injuries have taken place.
- Bone injuries of the face and jaw. When a bone is broken, it must be stabilized in the proper position so that it can heal properly. Most bone injuries are stabilized using a cast or sling, but facial injuries must be treated a little differently. Through surgery, your doctor can stabilize a facial bone using tiny wires, screws, or plates over the bone. These fixtures are not visible after your surgery, and usually, they will not have to be removed at a later date. Your exact treatment will largely depend on the severity and location of your injury. Some of the most common bone injuries oral surgeons treat include fractured jaws, cheekbones, and eye sockets.
- Dental injuries. Sometimes dentists can repair minor cracks and chips to a tooth, but when a dental injury extends down to the tooth socket, you will likely need to see an oral surgeon for treatment, especially if the tooth is knocked out completely. If your tooth is knocked out, bring it in as soon as possible, and be careful not to wipe off any connective tissue attached to the tooth. Oral surgeons will do everything possible to save your injured tooth; usually, if the patient comes in within 30 minutes of the injury, the tooth can be saved. If your tooth is damaged beyond repair, we also offer dental implants to restore missing teeth permanently.
Facial Trauma Management
At Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock, our specialist is experienced and trained in all aspects of facial injury management, including emergency care, acute treatment, long-term reconstruction, and rehabilitation for patients of all ages. To learn more about the procedure, feel free to give our office in Lubbock, TX, a call. And remember, if you experience a serious injury, seek emergency care immediately.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Facial Trauma and other procedures.
"I came to see Dr. Ioppolo to have my wisdom teeth removed. The office is very friendly. There's a nice atmosphere going on, and everyone is very helpful. Dr. Ioppolo is wonderful. He has a great manner, he's very kind, and he puts you at ease."
"Everybody at this office is very sweet and very accommodating. They walk you through the whole process before it happens, so you don’t feel like you’re being hit out of left field with something. Dr. Ioppolo is very endearing. He just makes you feel comfortable with what to expect."
"This office is very welcoming. The staff is really friendly. It’s like coming home. When you hire Dr. Ioppolo as your doctor, you’re not only hiring a great doctor, you’re actually going with a friend—a trusted person. I was impressed."
"The first time I met Dr. Ioppolo, I was very impressed and fell in love with him right away. I wanted to be his grandmother forever. Yet, it was a little nerve-racking, and one of the nurses sat there and patted my hands through the whole ordeal, and I think I was as comfortable as I could have been anywhere. The staff is wonderful."
"The staff was great — very friendly, very helpful. Dr. Ioppolo was great, put my mind at ease. The procedure was actually really smooth. We had an appointment within a week of actually coming in the first time, which was fantastic."
"I came to see Dr. Ioppolo because I needed my wisdom teeth removed. Dr. Ioppolo is a great guy. He’s very meticulous in what he does, and so that’s the person you want doing your surgery when you have a surgery done like this. So, you could tell that from the moment we had our initial meeting that he was going to take care of things and make sure things were done right."
"When I came in for my procedure, it probably took longer to just get set up, having the gas and all that. As far as the procedure goes, he came in, and within five seconds, he was gone. It was super fast. I highly recommend Dr. Ioppolo and his staff because they are very wonderful and great people, and they make the process completely painless, and it was a very easy thing."
"I had a wisdom teeth extraction, and Dr. Ioppolo was my doctor, and then we put in an implant. When I first met Dr. Ioppolo, he was very soothing. He was a great guy, first off. He explained front to back what was going to happen."
"This is just a good place to come. Very comfortable setting. All the employees act like they’re your brother or your sister. Very friendly, very accommodating. Dr. Ioppolo is very congenial, very thorough with his work, very professional with his work. He’s very compassionate, and he makes you feel at ease about what’s fixing to happen."
Outstanding Oral Surgery Services Driven By Faith and Expertise
At Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock, we are dedicated to restoring optimal oral health through a variety of oral surgery procedures. Through our work, we serve our God-given purpose of serving our incredible community. When you walk into our practice, you are not just a patient—you’re a welcome member of our family who will leave here with a better and more beautiful smile. We look forward to welcoming you soon.