J Korean Assoc Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg.
2006 Sep;28(5):477-482.
Two part mini-implant as an efficient tool for intermaxillary fixation
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- 1Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijongbu St. Mary 's Hospital, Korea.
- 2Division of Orthodontics, Department of Dentistry, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijongbu St. Mary 's Hospital, Korea. bravortho@catholic.ac.kr
Abstract
- The new type of orthodontic mini-implant named C-implant can be an effective alternative to conventional one-component mini-implant in the intermaxillary fixation (IMF) cases because of its particular design. The small size, two-part design, efficiency, and low cost of the C-implant make it applicable to various types of IMF cases easily such as fracture reduction and orthognathic surgery. The two part design resists highly to the fracture or deformation during implantation and removal. The long span head allows the patient to easily attach intermaxillary elastics, so that the patient can apply intermaxillary elastics for traction easily. Through this article, we tried to show the possibility of this appliance as a good adjunct for the IMF screw.
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