[A rapid intermaxillary fixation technic]

Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac. 1996;97(2):89-91.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors describe a new intermaxillary fixation (IMF) technique. This technique is particularly easy and quick. It needs usual 4/10 or 5/10 steel wire with a small pearl fixed at one extremity. Four wires are used, passed from lingual side to vestibular side, between premolars. Wires are then linked and intermaxillary fixation is performed. Osteosynthesis is realised by intraoral approach. This technique does not allow to maintain IMF during a long postoperative period. Therefore, it should be reserved for cases where miniplate osteosynthesis will be sufficient. It seems interesting to use this technique for monofocal mandibular fractures, in association with rigid miniplate osteosynthesis.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Bicuspid
  • Bone Plates
  • Bone Wires
  • Equipment Design
  • Fracture Fixation / instrumentation
  • Fracture Fixation / methods*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation
  • Humans
  • Immobilization
  • Mandibular Fractures / surgery
  • Mandibular Fractures / therapy*
  • Time Factors