Abstract
Objective: To describe the main types of maxilofacial traumas in women victims of physical violence, its prevalence and the role of surgeon dentists in the care of victims. Methods: This work consists of an integrative literature review of an applied nature, based on the following guiding question: What are the main types of maxillofacial trauma caused in women victims of physical violence identified in the literature? Results: The studies reported the highest prevalence of lesions classified as mild, in the maxillofacial region, mostly affecting the soft tissue region of women victims of physical violence. These are aged between 19 and 39 years old, having as their main aggressor their partner or ex-partner, being the dental surgeon, in this scenario, an important agent for the treatment and notification of cases of violence. Final Considerations: The relevant issue of gender-based violence is recognized, reflected in various ways in the victim's life. We highlight the great prevalence of maxillofacial trauma in women victims of violence inserted in their context, along with the recognition of the role of the dental surgeon in the scenario, intervening and taking a position in the fight against violence.