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Surgical Procedures, Operative > Oral Surgical Procedures > Jaw Fixation Techniques
Health Occupations > Dentistry > Oral Surgical Procedures > Jaw Fixation Techniques

Preferred term

Jaw Fixation Techniques  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Fixation Technic, Jaw
  • Fixation Technics, Jaw
  • Jaw Fixation Technic
  • Jaw Fixation Technics
  • Technic, Jaw Fixation
  • Technics, Jaw Fixation

Note

  • coord IM with MANDIBLE /surg or MAXILLA /surg (IM); MANDIBULAR ADVANCEMENT is also available

Scope note

  • The stable placement of surgically induced fractures of the mandible or maxilla through the use of elastics, wire ligatures, arch bars, or other splints. It is used often in the cosmetic surgery of retrognathism and prognathism. (From Dorland, 28th ed, p636)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D019248

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