Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 65, Issue 5 , Pages 825-839 , May 2007

A Protocol for the Management of Frontal Sinus Fractures Emphasizing Sinus Preservation

  • R. Bryan Bell, DDS, MD

      Affiliations

    • Attending Surgeon, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service, Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center; Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Bell: 1849 NW Kearney, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97209
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  • Eric J. Dierks, DMD, MD

      Affiliations

    • Fellowship Director and Attending Surgeon, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service, Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center; Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR.
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  • Pardeep Brar, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
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  • Jason K. Potter, DDS, MD

      Affiliations

    • Attending Surgeon, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service, Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center; Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR.
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  • Bryce E. Potter, DMD, MD

      Affiliations

    • Chief of Maxillofacial Trauma, Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center; Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR.

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doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2006.05.058

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 65, Issue 5 , Pages 825-839 , May 2007

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