Monocortical wire osteosynthesis for the midface and lower jaw

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1988 May;65(5):515-8. doi: 10.1016/0030-4220(88)90131-4.

Abstract

An innovative angle drill apparatus permits fixation of soft tissue, transplants, or alloplastic implants onto bone, as well as monocortical wire osteosynthesis. Thus it is necessary to expose only one bony surface. We are herewith reporting our initial clinical experience with this technique.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Wires*
  • Equipment Design
  • Facial Bones / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mandible / surgery*
  • Mandibular Fractures / surgery
  • Orthopedic Fixation Devices*
  • Osteotomy / instrumentation*
  • Skull Fractures / surgery