title: Atraumatic placement of circummandibular wires: a technical note.
abstract: Fractures of the mandible are relatively uncommon in children as compared to that of adults. When they occur, the problems associated with their management are complicated due to the presence of the tooth bud and potential growth disturbance. Various management protocols are discussed in the literature. Most authors agree that the ideal method is to use an acrylic splint because it is easy to place and reduces the risk to jaw growth. These splints are secured to the reduced jaw by circummandibular wiring, which is a relatively simple technique. The authors describe their experience with a new atraumatic technique for the placement of circummandibular wires using a 16 gauge intravenous cannula stillete.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, People's College of Dental Sciences & Research Center, Bhanpur, Bhopal 462 023, India. shajihoss@gmail.com
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Yuvaraj
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001864:Bone Wires; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000295:instrumentation; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D017102:Fracture Healing; D006801:Humans; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D009339:Needles; D013165:Splints