g. Multiple Fracture. A multiple fracture is a break in which two or more
fractures occur in the same or different bones.
h. Favorable Fracture. A favorable fracture is when the line of the fracture
occurs in a direction that does not allow the pull of the muscles on the segments to
displace the segments.
i. Unfavorable Fracture. An unfavorable fracture is a fracture with
displacement or separation of the fractured segments because of muscle pull on the
segments.
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FRACTURES OF FACIAL BONES
a. Fractures of the Maxilla. Fractures of the maxilla commonly occur as
horizontal fractures through the floor of the nose, horizontal fractures of the premaxillary
area, tuberosity fractures, alveolar process fractures, and nasal process fractures. The
nasal bone is the most common facial bone fracture. See figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2. Fractures of the maxilla.
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