title: A new simplified technique for intermaxillary fixation by loop-designed wire.
abstract: In the treatment of maxillofacial fractures, Inter-maxillary fixation (IMF) is an important. The upper and lower arch bars or Ivy eyelet wiring is secured by wires and IMF is done with the help of box wiring. Here, we present a new type of IMF technique, using 26-gauze stainless steel 'loop-design' wire, which is a simple, quick, economical and minimally invasive technique without using arch bars. Typical indications for its use are minimally displaced fractures, deep bite cases, stabilization of fracture during open reduction and internal fixation, orthognathic surgeries and in tumor resection surgeries.
authors.affiliation: Department Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, PDM Dental College, Bahadurgarh, 124507 Haryana India.
authors.forename: Ajay
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Verma
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, BPS Government Medical College for Women, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat, India.
authors.forename: Sunil
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yadav
authors.affiliation: Department Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Goa Dental College, Bambolim, Goa India.
authors.forename: Vikas
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Dhupar
keywords: Inter-maxillary fixation; Loop-designed wire; Maxillofacial fractures