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Abstract
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)
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- Jaw Fixation Technics
- Fixation Technic, Jaw
- Fixation Technics, Jaw
- Fixation Technique, Jaw
- Fixation Techniques, Jaw
- Jaw Fixation Technic
- Jaw Fixation Technique
- Technic, Jaw Fixation
- Technics, Jaw Fixation
- Technique, Jaw Fixation
- Techniques, Jaw Fixation
- Maxillomandibular Fixation
- Fixation, Maxillomandibular
- Fixations, Maxillomandibular
- Maxillomandibular Fixations
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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.
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coord IM with MANDIBLE /surg or MAXILLA /surg (IM); MANDIBULAR ADVANCEMENT is also available
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WU 610
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Jaw Fixation Techniques. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019248. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019248
- Jaw Fixation Techniques. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaw_wiring
- Jaw Fixation Techniques. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6165858