Treatment Outcomes With the Use of Maxillomandibular Fixation Screws in the Management of Mandible Fractures

2014 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 112-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Griffin Harold West ◽  
Jason Alan Griggs ◽  
Ravi Chandran ◽  
Harry Vincent Precheur ◽  
William Buchanan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Outcomes ◽  
Maxillomandibular Fixation ◽  
Mandible Fractures ◽  
Maxillomandibular Fixation Screws

Mandible Fractures

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
John J. Chi ◽  
Emily Konkus
Keyword(s):  
Closed Reduction ◽  
Open Reduction ◽  
Penetrating Trauma ◽  
Mandibular Fracture ◽  
Facial Fractures ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Maxillomandibular Fixation ◽  
Mandible Fracture ◽  
Fracture Management ◽  
Mandible Fractures

Mandible fractures are often caused by blunt or penetrating trauma and are one of the most common facial fractures. It is critical to understand facial and mandibular anatomy to best evaluate, classify, and treat mandible fractures. The primary goal of treatment is to restore the jaw to the preinjury occlusion. This can be achieved through open reduction with internal fixation or closed reduction with maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) in conjunction with dietary changes and/or physiotherapy. The main risks and concerns in mandible fracture management are infection, malunion, airway compromise, pain, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. This chapter will provide a brief overview of facial and mandibular anatomy as well as common treatment methods and surgical interventions.  This review contains 17 figures, 2 tables, and 43 references Key words: Mandibular fracture, maxillomandibular fixation, occlusion, malunion, closed reduction, open reduction, TMJ dysfunction

scholarly journals A Novel Technique for Attaining Maxillomandibular Fixation in the Edentulous Mandible Fracture

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Knotts ◽  
Meredith Workman ◽  
Kamal Sawan ◽  
Christian El Amm
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cavity ◽  
External Fixation ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Illustrative Case ◽  
Maxillomandibular Fixation ◽  
Novel Technique ◽  
Mandible Fracture ◽  
Edentulous Mandible ◽  
Gunning Splint ◽  
Mandible Fractures

Edentulous mandible fractures present a unique and challenging surgical problem, particularly because of lack of occlusive dental surfaces to capitalize upon maxillomandibular fixation (MMF). We present a novel technique to achieve MMF using rigid plates spanning the oral cavity to fixate the maxilla to the mandible. The process is rapid and allows stability using the established principles of rigidity, external fixation, and osteosynthesis. This technique allows for a faster MMF than with a Gunning splint and allows for easier oral hygiene. An illustrative case and pre- and postoperative imaging are provided.

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