Comparative Evaluation of the Resin Bonded Arch Bar Versus Conventional Erich Arch Bar For Intermaxillary Fixation

摘要

PurposeApplication of Erich arch bar with the help of circumdental wires for intermaxillary fixation is most widely accepted method for mandibular fractures. However, circumdental wires causes injury to periodontium. There is always fear of inadvertent injury by wire ends and chances of serotransmission of blood born viruses to the operator thus, we want to use the safest method of intermaxillary fixation avoiding use of circumdental wires.