A manoeuvre to achieve intermaxillary fixation in fractures of the mandibular condyle with an open bite deformity.
A simple and easy manoeuvre is described to achieve intermaxillary fixation in those difficult cases of mandibular condylar neck fracture complicated by an anterior open bite.
Lagvankar
S P
SP
Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabaa, India.
D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D009969:Orthodontic Wires