A novel versatile technique for achieving buccolingual intermaxillary fixation

Abstract Intermaxillary fixation is commonly employed in maxillofacial trauma to utilise functional occlusion as a tool to perform open reduction and internal fixation of maxillary and mandibular fractures. This new technique seems to be a simple, efficient and rapid modality to achieve intermaxilla...

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Published in:International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 2011-05, Vol.40 (5), p.543-544
Main Authors: Kharkar, V.R, Kini, Y, Kannur, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Bone Wires
Dental Occlusion
Dentistry
Humans
Jaw Fixation Techniques - instrumentation
Jaw Fractures - surgery
Medical sciences
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Stainless Steel
Surgery
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Summary:Abstract Intermaxillary fixation is commonly employed in maxillofacial trauma to utilise functional occlusion as a tool to perform open reduction and internal fixation of maxillary and mandibular fractures. This new technique seems to be a simple, efficient and rapid modality to achieve intermaxillary fixation.
ISSN:0901-5027
1399-0020
DOI:10.1016/j.ijom.2011.01.001