Background: Although maxillofacial injuries in the elderly population frequently result from falls and motor vehicle crashes, the association between osteoporosis and fractures of the maxillofacial region remains poorly defined.Objective: To evaluate the relationship between osteoporosis and maxillofacial trauma in the elderly.
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