With no typical intermaxillary fixation materials available, clinicians used bra hooks to facilitate the treatment of a woman's condylar fracture, according to a technical note published on December ...

KALAMAZOO -- Stryker Corp. Monday announced the global commercial launch of the Universal SmartLock Hybrid maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) system. The new system combines elements of both arch bars ...

Maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) is a cornerstone in the management of mandibular fractures, aiming to restore occlusion and stabilise fractured segments for optimal healing. Over the past decades, ...

Fractures of the nose and other facial bones are a relatively common and potentially serious injury in soccer players, reports a Brazilian study. Through their analysis, researchers report that he ...

Naso-orbital-ethmoid (NOE) fractures constitute a very complex group of fractures with regards to maxillofacial trauma. The NOE complex has a very delicate and intricate anatomical structure, and ...

Fractures may occur easily in the mandible owing to its anatomical properties and this bone may account for as many as 70% of fractures occurring in the maxillofacial region. It is fairly prominent on ...