¿Qué causa la limitación en la apertura de la boca después de una fractura del cigoma?

I got hit on my cheekbone and I can't open my mouth fully. Should the dentist see the surgeon?

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Dr. Dt. Onur Karahan Verified Medical Specialist (TME (Çene Eklemi) & Oklüzyon Uzmanı)

17.09.2026 21:57 TR

@Ömer Kara en respuesta a:

When the zygoma (cheekbone) arch breaks and collapses inwards, it puts mechanical pressure (trismus) on the coronoid process and chewing muscles that pass just underneath it. When an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon reduces the fracture under tomography guidance, mouth opening immediately returns to normal.

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Ahmet Dural

18.09.2026 05:48 TR

@Ömer Kara en respuesta a:

I was wondering the same question, and the detailed answer given by our doctor was very enlightening. Thanks.

¿Qué causa la limitación en la apertura de la boca después de una fractura del cigoma?

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