Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained, skilled and uniquely qualified to manage and treat facial trauma. Injuries to the face, by their very nature, impart a high degree of emotional, as well as physical trauma to patients. Typically, facial injuries are classified as either soft tissue injuries (skin and gums), bone injuries and fractures, or injuries to special regions such as the eyes, facial nerves or the salivary glands. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are well versed in emergency care, acute treatment and long-term reconstruction and rehabilitation both physical and emotional.