title: An alternative to arch-bar maxillomandibular fixation.
abstract: This report details a pilot study of the maxillomandibular fixation screw. A longer study with a greater number of patients will allow for better evaluation of this technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, New York University College of Dentistry, N.Y., USA.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Karlis
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Glickman
mesh_terms: D001863:Bone Screws; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007572:Jaw Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*