Abstract

SILVA, Fabrício Moreira Serra e; ANJOS, Anderson da Silva dos  and  URQUIZA, Mateus de Carvalho. large wire interdental technique to intermaxillary fixation: technique note. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2015, vol.15, n.1, pp. 51-54. ISSN 1808-5210.

The treatment of maxillofacial fractures usually requires the dental occlusion as a reference for an appropriate reduction. A variety of technique intermaxillary fixation is described in the literature, showing its indications and contraindications. The use of techniques with steel wire, Erich bar and locking screws, are currently the most reported and used. The risk of accidents, surgical time, cost and damage to teeth, are some of the points discussed when evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each technique. So we try to describe an option of simplified and efficient technique of inter-jaw lock using caliber of steel wire.