An Alternative Technique for Arch Bar Fixation

Authors

  • Montri Kitmanee Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700
  • Sorawuth Chu-Ongsakul Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700

Keywords:

Arch Bar, Fixation

Abstract

Another technique for the fixation of an arch bar which is needed to maintain proper occlusion is described. It gives secure fixation for the treatment of maxillo-mandibular fracture with shorter fixation and removal time from about thirty minutes to fifteen minutes. This technique can also be used in orthognathic surgery.

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Published

27-08-2020

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Kitmanee, M. ., & Chu-Ongsakul, S. . (2020). An Alternative Technique for Arch Bar Fixation. Siriraj Medical Journal, 53(10), 736–740. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/245114

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