1 00:00:00.650 --> 00:00:02.660 - Facial injuries include fractures 2 00:00:02.660 --> 00:00:05.630 of the upper and lower jaws, the nose, 3 00:00:05.630 --> 00:00:09.840 the orbit surrounding the eyes, and facial lacerations. 4 00:00:09.840 --> 00:00:12.820 Common types of serious facial injuries treated 5 00:00:12.820 --> 00:00:15.840 by oral and maxillofacial surgeons include fractures 6 00:00:15.840 --> 00:00:18.530 of the lower jaw, upper jaw, 7 00:00:18.530 --> 00:00:21.793 palate, cheekbones, or eye sockets. 8 00:00:21.793 --> 00:00:24.550 Because these injuries can affect sight 9 00:00:24.550 --> 00:00:26.730 and the ability to breathe, speak, 10 00:00:26.730 --> 00:00:30.623 and swallow, treatment often requires hospitalization.