Pattern of maxillofacial fractures in a Tertiary Referral Centre in Central Kerala - A comparison between the Pre-COVID and COVID periods

Our aim was to observe if there was any appreciable difference in the etiology and pattern of maxillofacial fractures during the pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 periods in Central Kerala, South India. This retrospective study was conducted with data over a period of two years from the central database reg...

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Published in:Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research (Amsterdam) 2022-01, Vol.12 (1), p.45-48
Main Authors: Philip, George, Dominic, Shiney, Poorna T, Anish, EK, Joshna
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