Facial trauma, or maxillofacial trauma, is any serious physical injury that affects the facial bones, tissue, and skin. While facial trauma is rarely life-threatening, except in situations with symptoms like severe bleeding or impeded airwayst is often severe and requires immediate, if not emergencytreatment. Injuries to the face, teeth, jaws, and mouth can affect oral function, breathing, vision, facial movement, and physical appearance. If left untreated, certain injuries can lead to permanent disfigurement or serious facial impairments, like the inability to speak, eat, or breathe properly
