Single arch stabilization devices for segmental orthognathic surgery. 1978

R A Bays, and R J Fonseca, and T A Turvey

Single arch stabilization of segmental osteotomies is desirable because it eliminates intermaxillary fixation while it, in turn, improves oral hygiene and communication and patient comfort, function, and acceptability. Orthodontic appliances with stabilizing arch wires are the method of choice if available. Arch bars modified for segmental stabilization function very well as an alternative to orthodontic appliances. Cast splints are also useful for these cases, although cost and the need for expert laboratory support limit their acceptability. Certain other devices, such as palatal and lingual plates and interocclusal wafers, provide additional support for several of the above-mentioned stabilization systems.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007103 Immobilization The restriction of the MOVEMENT of whole or part of the body by physical means (RESTRAINT, PHYSICAL) or chemically by ANALGESIA, or the use of TRANQUILIZING AGENTS or NEUROMUSCULAR NONDEPOLARIZING AGENTS. It includes experimental protocols used to evaluate the physiologic effects of immobility. Hypokinesia, Experimental,Experimental Hypokinesia,Experimental Hypokinesias,Hypokinesias, Experimental
D008670 Metals Electropositive chemical elements characterized by ductility, malleability, luster, and conductance of heat and electricity. They can replace the hydrogen of an acid and form bases with hydroxyl radicals. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed) Metal
D009967 Orthodontic Appliances Devices used for influencing tooth position. Orthodontic appliances may be classified as fixed or removable, active or retaining, and intraoral or extraoral. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p19) Appliance, Orthodontic,Appliances, Orthodontic,Orthodontic Appliance
D010027 Osteotomy The surgical cutting of a bone. (Dorland, 28th ed) Osteotomies
D002648 Child A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. Children
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000180 Acrylic Resins Polymers of high molecular weight which are derived from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or other related compounds and are capable of being molded and then hardened to form useful components. Acrylic Resin,Resin, Acrylic,Resins, Acrylic
D013165 Splints Rigid or flexible appliances that are used to maintain a displaced or movable part in position, or to maintain the position of and protect an injured part. Dynamic Orthoses,Dynamic Splint,Dynamic Splinting,Dynamic Splints,Static Orthoses,Static Splint,Static Splinting,Static Splints,Dynamic Splintings,Splint,Splint, Dynamic,Splint, Static,Splinting, Dynamic,Splinting, Static,Splints, Dynamic,Splints, Static,Static Orthose
D056948 Orthognathic Surgical Procedures Surgery performed to repair or correct the skeletal anomalies of the jaw and its associated dental and facial structures (e.g. CLEFT PALATE). Jaw Surgery,Maxillo-Mandibular Surgery,Maxillofacial Orthognathic Surgery,Jaw Surgeries,Maxillo Mandibular Surgery,Maxillo-Mandibular Surgeries,Maxillofacial Orthognathic Surgeries,Orthognathic Surgeries, Maxillofacial,Orthognathic Surgery, Maxillofacial,Orthognathic Surgical Procedure,Procedure, Orthognathic Surgical,Procedures, Orthognathic Surgical,Surgeries, Jaw,Surgeries, Maxillo-Mandibular,Surgeries, Maxillofacial Orthognathic,Surgery, Jaw,Surgery, Maxillo-Mandibular,Surgery, Maxillofacial Orthognathic,Surgical Procedure, Orthognathic,Surgical Procedures, Orthognathic

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