title: An appliance that permits early mobilization after correction of mandibular prognathism.
abstract: With certain orthognathic surgery patients, such as epileptics, severe asthmatics, or those with other medical problems that increase risk during intermaxillary fixation, there occasionally may be an indication for a reduced fixation time. By using Vitallium mesh for stability, immobilization for 2 to 2 1/2 weeks has proved to be sufficient in a limited number of cases. Mobilization before two weeks has not been attempted. The procedure, however, is not recommended as a routine method of fixation.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D010027:Osteotomy; D011378:Prognathism / Q000601:surgery*; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D014800:Vitallium
chemical_list: D014800:Vitallium