Problems · Facial injury
Facial and Jaw Injury
When force is applied badly during extractions, sedation or implant surgery, the injuries can extend well beyond the tooth being treated.
5 min readUpdated November 2025
What we see
Common facial injuries
- Fractured mandible during difficult extractions.
- TMJ (jaw joint) damage from prolonged, forceful procedures.
- Perforation of the maxillary sinus during upper-arch work.
- Burns and lacerations to lips, tongue and cheeks.
Recovery
The long tail
Facial injuries often require oral-maxillofacial surgery, months of rehabilitation and sometimes permanent physiotherapy. Compensation reflects both the immediate injury and the long-term functional impact.
A confidential first step
