New, easier, effective, and stable splinting technique for maxillofacial osteotomy

Traditionally, surgical splints have been used to reposition the jaw.1 Poor stability and adaptation of the splint for various reasons has meant that proper intraoperative positioning has been a challenge to even the most experienced maxillofacial surgeon. Most orthognathic procedures involving the maxilla and mandible require occlusal splints to facilitate efficiency, accuracy, and stability of the jaws.2 The complications of improper fixation have far-reaching and deleterious effects on the temporomandibular joint, and are not always immediately apparent.

Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - August 15, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sujith Mathew, P.G Antony, Naveen Nandagopal, Aneesh Sebastian Tags: Technical note Source Type: research