Intermaxillary fixation of mandibular fractures with the bracket-bar.
An alternative method for intermaxillary fixation of mandibular fractures using a bracket-bar bonded to the teeth is described. The technique is easy to use, improves gingival health, reduces anaesthesia time and reduces the risk of transmitting blood-borne diseases to the surgeon through perforating injuries from wires.
Sindet-Pedersen
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Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark.
Jensen
J
J
D001840:Dental Bonding; D004867:Equipment Design; D016267:External Fixators; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000628:therapy*