title: Reduction of mandible fractures with direct bonding technique and orthodontic appliances: two case reports.
abstract: Intermaxillary fixation (IMF) with the arch bars or looped wires has been widely used to treat mandible fractures. However, manipulation of these appliances takes time and the medical staff is endangered by wire stabbing injuries. A modified method, the direct bonding technique combined with orthodontic appliances, simplifies the IMF concept to overcome these problems. It is faster, safer and easier to apply while the response of patients, with respect to treatment results, ease of the living and oral hygiene is more favorable. This report presents two cases of mandible fractures treated according to this protocol which resulted in good outcomes as expected.
authors.affiliation: Section of Orthodontics, Department of Dentistry, E-da Hospital, Kaohsiung County, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Chih-yu
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Li-ren
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Wen-hui
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Li-wen
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Lin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001840:Dental Bonding; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D019248:Jaw Fixation Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D055815:Young Adult