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intermaxillary

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


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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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