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The button wire as an aid to fixation.

T S Leonard

    The British Journal of Oral Surgery
    |March 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A novel device simplifies intermaxillary fixation for jaw fractures, offering the benefits of eyelet wiring with reduced complexity. This innovation aims to improve treatment outcomes for patients with mandibular or maxillary injuries.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Trauma Management

    Background:

    • Fractures of the jaws require intermaxillary fixation for proper healing.
    • Current fixation methods, such as eyelet wiring, present technical challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and describe a new aid for intermaxillary fixation.
    • To highlight the advantages and simplified application of this new device.

    Main Methods:

    • A novel aid for intermaxillary fixation was developed.
    • The aid's application in managing jaw fractures was assessed.

    Main Results:

    • The new aid provides the benefits associated with eyelet wiring.
    • It simplifies the procedure, overcoming difficulties encountered with existing techniques.

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    Conclusions:

    • The described aid represents an improvement in intermaxillary fixation techniques.
    • It offers a more straightforward approach to treating jaw fractures.