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. 2012 Jun;5(2):97-8.
doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1313361.

Spiral intermaxillary fixation

Yuvika Raj Kumar  1 , Zainab Chaudhary, Pankaj Sharma
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Spiral intermaxillary fixation

Yuvika Raj Kumar et al. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr. 2012 Jun.

Abstract

Intermaxillary fixation (IMF) remains an important component in the management of many facial fractures. During IMF, dental occlusion plays an important role as a guide and therapeutic tool. Since time immemorial there is a constant quest of oral and maxillofacial surgeons to find a quick way for IMF. The desire to develop an alternate interdental fixation technique, which not only would decrease the risk to the operator and gingival trauma but also accurately satisfy dental occlusion, lead to the development of this novel technique of "spiral IMF."

Keywords: facial fractures; intermaxillary fixation; needle stick injury.

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Figure 1
Spiral wire being locked.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Spiral wire prepared.
Figure 3
Figure 3
The final positioning of spiral wires in maxilla. Spiral wires are placed in mandible and then the free end of both (maxillary and mandibular) wires are tightened to achieve IMF.
Figure 4
Figure 4
Intermaxillary fixation achieved.
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