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In maxillofacial trauma, frontal bone fracture is rarely seen and should be treated as early as possible. Over decades, several treatment options has been suggested such as wait and watch, grafting, cementation, cranioplast implant and open reduction and internal fixation. The aim of treatment is to correct the functional and cosmetic deformity. This article reports a case of road traffic accident with contused lacerated wound over frontal bone. Imaging modality such as CT scan was advised which confirmed the diagnosis as anterior table fracture of frontal bone. Patient was treated with titanium mesh for open reduction and internal fixation. Keywords: Frontal bone fracture, Esthetic correction of frontal bone, Titanium mesh.

In the posterior maxilla, unfavourable ridge resorption following dental extractions, sinus pneumatisation and poor quality of bone remain areas of concern. It becomes imperative to increase the height of the alveolar bone to facilitate implant placement in such regions. Pre surgical radiographic assessment using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) allows the surgeon to plan implant insertion with ease. The article discusses the radiographic evaluation of gain in residual bone height after direct sinus lift technique using CBCT, thereby discussing its versatility and usage. Keywords: Direct sinus lift, Radiographic assessment, Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).