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.
Synonym(s): mandibulomaxillary fixation, maxillomandibular fixation.