Abstract
Since the mandibular osteotomy described by Hullihen [1], maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) during the healing period has been the fixation method of choice (Fig. 43.1). New surgical techniques include the use of rigid and semi-rigid internal fixation (RIF) with plates [2] and/or screws [3, 4] (Fig. 43.2). The avoidance of MMF allows increased stability and improved postoperative care [4, 5] and accelerates psychological recovery [6].
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Craniomaxillofacial Reconstructive and Corrective Bone Surgery |
| Subtitle of host publication | Second Edition |
| Publisher | Springer New York |
| Pages | 603-623 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781493915293 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781493915286 |
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| State | Published - 1 Jan 2019 |