Background: Oral health has been demonstrated to be an integral component of general
health, with a serious impact on the quality of life and the overall well-being. Dental care …

Numerous techniques achieve maxillomandibular fixation (MMF), each with benefits and
risks. While using Erich arch bars to achieve MMF has remained the gold standard through …

Background: Facial fracture is gradually become a public health problem in our community
due to the attendant morbidity and mortality. Hence, the aim of this study was to determine …

Intermaxillary fixation (IMF) screws were first introduced to achieve IMF as a kind of bone
borne appliance for jaw fractures in 1989. Because this method can overcome many …

Fractures of the jaw are often treated with rigid and stable internal fixation using plates or
miniplates. Early surgery for jaw fractures is the optimal treatment; however, if a late …

Objective: To compare the post-operative complications for mandibular fractures with three
different treatment options ie miniplate fixation without maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) …

Aim: This clinical technique aims to retighten intermaxillary fixation (IMF) wires when
loosened intra/postoperatively. Background: Intermaxillary fixation is one of the most …

Intermaxillary fixation (IMF) using the arch bar has been the standard technique for a long
time in the management of mandibular fracture. However, tooth borne IMF may cause …

Rehabilitation of acquired mandibular defects is a challenge for restoring dentist and patient
equally. Surgical trauma and management of residual defects are tasking not only to …

Purpose Traditionally, arch bars are used for mandibulomaxillary fixation (MMF) of
mandibular fractures. The introduction of intermaxillary fixation screws (IMFS) has provided …