maxillomandibular fixation

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in·ter·max·il·lar·y fix·a·tion

fixation of fractures of the mandible or maxilla by applying elastic bands or stainless steel wire between the maxillary and mandibular arch bars or other types of splint.

Synonym(s): mandibulomaxillary fixation, maxillomandibular fixation

maxillomandibular fixation

The binding of the maxillary and mandibular teeth together to immobilise the jaw in patients with a mandibular fracture.

in·ter·max·il·lar·y fix·a·tion

(intĕr-maksi-lar-ē fik-sāshŭn)

Fixation of fractures of mandible or maxilla by applying elastic bands or stainless steel wire between the maxillary and mandibular arch bars or other types of splint.
Synonym(s): mandibulomaxillary fixation, maxillomandibular fixation.

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Class I occlusion with Maxillomandibular fixation was achieved using IVY method of Eyelet technique.

A retrospective study of epidemiology fractures of mandible in tertiary care teaching hospital over a period of a decade

Maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) is a basic and fundamental principle in the management and treatment of the maxillofacial trauma patient.1 MMF serves as a cornerstone of maxillofacial reconstruction, providing a stable base from which facial form and function can be restored.

WEIGHT LOSS DUE TO MAXILLOMANDIBULAR FIXATION IN MANDIBULAR FRACTURES

A comparative study of Razukevicius D et al 2005 compared many treatment methods and presented their views.15-16 The duration of maxillomandibular fixation in the treatment

COMPARISON OF POST OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS IN MANDIBULAR ANGLE FRACTURES TREATED BY SINGLE VERSUS TWO MINIPLATES

Open reduction and internal fixation alone 43.9% maxillomandib- ular fixationsuspension 38.8% and open reduction and internal fixation with maxillomandibular fixation 14.5% were the main mode of treatment in this centre.

ETIOLOGY PATTERN AND MANAGEMENT OF MAXILLOFACIAL FRACTURES IN PATIENTS SEEN AT MAYO HOSPITAL LAHORE - PAKISTAN