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intermaxillary

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intermaxillary [in″ter-mak´sĭ-ler″e]
between the maxillae.

intermaxillary (in´trmak´sler´ē),
adj between the maxillae and mandible.
intermaxillary anchorage,
intermaxillary elastic,
intermaxillary fixation,
intermaxillary relation,
intermaxillary traction,

intermaxillary
between the maxillae.


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Use intermaxillary elastics until the upper posterior teeth are in anterior position balance with the lowers.
After the mandible is stabilized by intermaxillary fixation, rigid fixation is achieved with the placement of four positional screws (plates are also occasionally used to ensure rigidity).
 
 
 
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