Zygoma Fractures

         The zygoma has 2 major components:                                                              Zygomatic arch
        Zygomatic body
        Blunt trauma most common cause.
        Two types of fractures can occur:
        Arch fracture (most common)
        Tripod fracture (most serious)


Can fracture 2 to 3 places along the arch
Lateral to each end of the arch
Fracture in the middle of the arch
Patients usually present with pain on opening their mouth.