Čes. stomatol. Prakt. zub. lék. (Czech Dental Journal) 2000; 100(6): 199-205
Intermaxillary Fixation (IMF) and Minisplints in the Maxillofacial Region
- II. stomatologická klinika FN, Bratislava, Slovenská republika
In the submitted paper the authors discuss their views and experience with the application of minisplints. Principles were elaborated according to which the minisplint fixation system can be universally used in traumatology of the maxillofacial region and in orthognatic surgery. By fixation by means of a minisplint adequate stability of fragments is ensured evenin the most exposed area of the mandibular angle. It makes mandibular movement possible, as well as intake of liquid food, oral hygiene shortly after surgery. As to subjective aspects the patient perceives treatment by minisplints without IMF, as compared with treatment where IMF is necessary, as much more pleasant. The intraoral approach is simpler from the surgical aspect: we penetrate only across one anatomical layer, there is no scar in the face, rehabilitationis quicker, hospitalization is shorter and the patient returns sooner to normal life.
Keywords: intermaxillary fixation (IMF); osteosynthesis; minisplints; intraoral approach
Published: December 1, 2000 Show citation
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