SURGICAL SPLINT FOR PEDIATRIC MANDIBULAR FRACTURE WITH SPLIT BUTTON DESIGN

摘要

This invention relates to an oral appliance which can be used as a splint for treating mandibular fractures in pediatric patients. This invention relates to the surgical splint for pediatric mandibular fracture comprising of a U- shaped acrylic splint with the two legs ends including holes running around the bite width consisting of labial and lingual acrylic flanges which are reinforced with 21 gauge stainless steel wire frame work; wherein the splint includes a button of acrylic at center to facilitate winding of wire around for closed reduction and semi rigid fixation. Furthermore this invention relates to a new design of surgical splint with addition of acrylic button at center line for better centricity, additional strength and stability. This innovation relates to the design of the appliance will provide effective and cost efficient treatment procedure for the closed reduction of the fracture of pediatric mandible.