Jaw Fixation Techniques

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)

Year introduced: 1997

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Tree Number(s): E04.545.440, E06.645.440

MeSH Unique ID: D019248

Entry Terms:

• Fixation Technique, Jaw
• Fixation Techniques, Jaw
• Jaw Fixation Technique
• Technique, Jaw Fixation
• Techniques, Jaw Fixation
• Jaw Fixation Technics
• Fixation Technic, Jaw
• Fixation Technics, Jaw
• Jaw Fixation Technic
• Technic, Jaw Fixation
• Technics, Jaw Fixation
• Maxillomandibular Fixation
• Fixation, Maxillomandibular
• Fixations, Maxillomandibular
• Maxillomandibular Fixations

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Oral Surgical Procedures
Jaw Fixation Techniques

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Dentistry
Oral Surgical Procedures
Jaw Fixation Techniques