Surveying the Orthodontist's Role in Warfare Related Craniomaxillofacial Reconstruction

Abstract

In modern conflicts, deployed members are more vulnerable to craniomaxillofacial (CMF) injury than in previous conflicts. Patients presenting with CMF trauma are susceptible to post-trauma dental malocclusion and may require lengthy rehabilitation to achieve pre-injury function. This study surveyed military health care professionals who are potential contributors to CMF trauma rehabilitation teams to evaluate the orthodontists inclusion in treating to the final outcome.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 21, 2022
Accession Number
AD1186188

Entities

People

  • Chad B. Carter

Organizations

  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Air Force
  • Body Regions
  • Casualties
  • Chi Square Test
  • Combat Casualty Care
  • Combat Injuries
  • Craniocerebral Trauma
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Information Science
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Operations
  • Patient Care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Schools
  • Surgery
  • Surveys
  • Therapy
  • United States
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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