Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Use of specialized bone screws for intermaxillary fixation.

A M Schneider1, L R David, A J DeFranzo

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|March 1, 2000
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Establishing weight-based diagnostic reference levels for neonatal chest X-rays.

Radiography (London, England : 1995)·2023
Same author

Food for thought: does host diet affect skin microbes?

The British journal of dermatology·2021
Same author

The radiology workforce's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Middle East, North Africa and India.

Radiography (London, England : 1995)·2020
Same author

Demonstration of the safety and effectiveness of the RECELL<sup>®</sup> System combined with split-thickness meshed autografts for the reduction of donor skin to treat mixed-depth burn injuries.

Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries·2018
Same author

[Static posturography in selected Parkinson syndromes: quantitative analysis of postural control].

Der Nervenarzt·2011
Same author

Advances in hemangioma evaluation and treatment.

The Journal of craniofacial surgery·2006
Same journal

The Rise of Nerve Transfers: Tracing a National Evolution Toward the Postgrafting Era in Brachial Plexus Injury Management.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
Same journal

Response to: The Cost of Matching into Plastic Surgery.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
Same journal

Comprehensive Review of Pressure Sores: Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Surgical Management.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
Same journal

Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Venous Flow-Through Flaps in Hand Reconstructive Surgery: A Systematic Review.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
Same journal

Experimental Rat Peripheral Nerve Models: Surgical Exposures and Applications.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
Same journal

The Cost of Matching into Plastic Surgery.

Annals of plastic surgery·2026
See all related articles

New intraoral bone screws offer a faster, reliable method for intermaxillary fixation (IMF) in mandibular fracture repair. This technique ensures stable occlusion and healing with high patient satisfaction, minimizing operative time.

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

  • Mandibular fractures require stable fixation to ensure proper occlusion.
  • Traditional intermaxillary fixation (IMF) techniques can be time-consuming.
  • Need for efficient and reliable methods for achieving IMF.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new intraoral bone screw system for intermaxillary fixation (IMF).
  • To compare operative time and patient outcomes with standard IMF techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Nineteen patients with various mandibular and midfacial fractures underwent rigid IMF using specialized intraoral bone screws.
  • Procedures were performed under general anesthesia.
  • Indications included nondisplaced fractures and edentulous patients with prostheses.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Markedly shorter operative times compared to standard IMF techniques.
  • High patient satisfaction reported.
  • No infections related to the screws were observed.
  • All patients achieved stable occlusion and adequate healing.
  • One patient experienced temporary paraesthesia in the mental nerve distribution.

Conclusions:

  • The specialized intraoral bone screw system provides a safe and reliable method for secure mandibular fixation.
  • Potential risks include tooth and nerve injury if screws are placed improperly.
  • This system offers a significant improvement in efficiency for achieving IMF.