Originally Posted by
Phlorida
I went over the bars about five years ago and did a face plant as well. I struck on my right cheek crushing the cheekbone, five orbital fractures and a cracked mandible. I was riding regularly in about a month. The only residual effect is some minor numbness in my upper jaw, apparently not all of the nerves came back. Best of luck.
My left jaw hinge is broken in two pieces separated ~1/4". Did yours need to be pinned or heal on its own?