Use of a Y-Shaped Plate for Intermaxillary Fixation.
10.7181/acfs.2015.16.2.96
- Author:
Tae Hoon KIM
1
;
Il Hyung YANG
;
Kyung Won MINN
;
Ung Sik JIN
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. usj1011@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mandible;
Jaw fixation techniques;
Titanium plate;
Mandibular reconstruction
- MeSH:
Dental Implants;
Humans;
Jaw Fixation Techniques;
Mandible;
Mandibular Reconstruction
- From:Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
2015;16(2):96-98
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Maxillomandibular fractures usually require intermaxillary fixation as a means to immobilize and stabilize the fracture and to re-establish proper occlusion. Arch bars or intermaxillary fixation screws cannot be used for edentulous patients or for patients who have poor dental health. Here, we present a case of repeated intermaxillary fixation failure in a patient weak alveolar rigidity secondary to multiple dental implants. Because single-point fixation screws were not strong enough to maintain proper occlusion, we have used Y-shaped plates to provide more rigid anchoring points for the intermaxillary wires. We suggest that this method should be considered for patients in whom conventional fixation methods are inappropriate or have failed.
