Maxillomandibular fixation with minihooks: a clinical evaluation.
This article provides the clinical evaluation of a simple but effective method of maxillomandibular fixation that eliminates the morbidity attendant to the conventional methods of maxillomandibular fixation. The indications have been defined on the basis of the clinical experience with this technique.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001863:Bone Screws; D002648:Child; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices