Method: Retrospective Study. Data was collected from patients’ records at the Oral Surgery Unit of Moto’otua Dental Clinic, Apia (2010-2012) on facial fracture cases. All maxillofacial fracture cases managed at the Oral Surgery Unit of with detailed reports. 161 fracture cases seen in the 3year period and data entered in Microsoft Excel 2010 and analysed using Epi Info 3.5.4 version.
Results: Overall, there were 161 maxillofacial fracture cases within the three years. There was 50 cases (31%) in 2010, 48 cases (30%) in 2010 and 63 cases (39%) in 2012. Age group 20-30 years constituted the highest frequency of maxillofacial fracture; the highest frequency OF cause within the 3-year period were of assault cases.
Conclusion:
Age group 20-30 years had the highest frequency of maxillofacial fractures. Males with higher proportion of maxillofacial fractures than females. Assault was the most frequent cause of Maxillofacial fracture, followed by fall and sports injuries and less involvement of alcohol related injuries