Mandible fracture is one of the most common types of fractures and needs emergency treatment due to its anatomical proximity to spine, airway passage, and brain. One of the crucial steps in the treatment of facial fractures is mandibulo-maxillary fixation (MMF). This article discusses a relatively new technique (a four-decade-old) of using cortical bone screws for MMF to circumvent problems associated with routinely used techniques. Dislocation of temporomandibular joint can occur as a direct facial trauma.
The main goal of the treatment includes restoring dental occlusion and mouth opening. Till date, several techniques have been used to decrease the morbidity depending on the location of the fracture (mandible, condyle, angle, symphysis, or ramus) and the degree of fragmentation. One of the crucial steps in the treatment of facial fractures is mandibulo-maxillary fixation (MMF). For…
