Comparative Evaluation of the Embrasure Wire versus Arch Bar Maxillomandibular Fixation in the Management of Mandibular Fractures: Are Arch Bars Replaceable?

Abstract: The Use of Wave Shaped Bone Supported Arch Bars in the Treatment of Mandibular Fractures

P oters CONCLUSION: Objective breast measurements quantifying volume, shape, and surface area continue to be important to ensure great aesthetic outcomes in breast surgery. Conventional methods to identify the location of the new NAC do not account for differences in breast width and projection, which could lead to NAC that are not leveled. In our experience, the use of the laser level has been...

investigating the feasibility of a proposed model for geometric design of deployable arch structures

deployable scissor type structures are composed of the so-called scissor-like elements (sles), which are connected to each other at an intermediate point through a pivotal connection and allow them to be folded into a compact bundle for storage or transport. several sles are connected to each other in order to form units with regular polygonal plan views. the sides and radii of the polygons are...

Microplate Fixation without Maxillomandibular Fixation in Double Mandibular Fractures

BACKGROUND Maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) is usually used to treat double mandibular fractures. However, advancements in reduction and fixation techniques may allow recovery of the premorbid dental arch and occlusion without the use of MMF. We investigated whether anatomical reduction and microplate fixation without MMF could provide secure immobilization and correct occlusion in double mandi...

Is the Erich arch bar the best intermaxillary fixation method in maxillofacial fractures? A systematic review

BACKGROUND Intermaxillary fixation is used to achieve proper occlusion during and after oral and maxillofacial fracture surgery. The aim of this systematic review was to compare Erich arch bar fixation with other intermaxillary fixation methods in terms of the operating time, safety during installation, oral health maintenance and occlusal stability. MATERIAL AND METHODS An electronic online ...

pre-adapted arch bar revisited for open reduction and internal fixation in mandibular fractures at tooth-bearing sites