title: Modification of arch bars used for intermaxillary fixation in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
abstract: Arch bars and intermaxillary fixation (IMF) screws are the most popular ways to achieve IMF in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Both techniques have advantages and limitations. The author proposes a simple modification of the conventional arch bar in order to place it with 1.5 mm screws in a quicker procedure that is safer for the surgical team.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Faculdade Católica de Quixadá (FCRS), Ceará, Brazil. dr.sormaniqueiroz@hotmail.com
authors.forename: S B F
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: de Queiroz
mesh_terms: D001863:Bone Screws; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019248:Jaw Fixation Techniques