title: Application of microfixation techniques in reconstructive maxillofacial surgery.
abstract: The use of a new miniaturized bone fixation system (microfixation) in adult maxillofacial surgery is described. Although this fixation system was not specifically developed for the mature facial skeleton, its application to a variety of maxillofacial needs is presented.
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgery Section, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis 46202-5200.
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Eppley
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Sadove
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D004867:Equipment Design; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014800:Vitallium
chemical_list: D014800:Vitallium