Intermaxillary fixation with two loop wires: the Rai Technique

Intermaxillary fixation (IMF) is an integral part of the management of facial fractures. A properly achieved IMF will provide a perfect occlusion in the postoperative period. There are various techniques already published for achieving IMF, showing their merits and demerits. The aim of this letter is to add a quick and unique technique of achieving of IMF by simply using two 24-gauge wires (Fig. 1).

Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - April 25, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: A. Rai, A. Jain, A. Datarkar, D. Mandora Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research