Jaw Fixation Techniques
Synonyms
Fixation Technic, Jaw
Fixation Technics, Jaw
Fixation Technique, Jaw
Fixation Techniques, Jaw
Fixation, Maxillomandibular
Fixations, Maxillomandibular
Jaw Fixation Technic
Jaw Fixation Technics
Jaw Fixation Technique
Maxillomandibular Fixation
Maxillomandibular Fixations
Technic, Jaw Fixation
Technics, Jaw Fixation
Technique, Jaw Fixation
Techniques, Jaw Fixation
The stable placement of surgically induced fractures of the mandible or maxilla through the use of elastics, wire ligatures, arch bars, or other splints. It is used often in the cosmetic surgery of retrognathism and prognathism. (From Dorland, 28th ed, p636)