Ashraf F Ayoub1, John Rowson. 1. University of Glasgow Dental School & Canniesburn Hospital, Glasgow, UK. a.f.ayoub@dental.gla.ac.uk
Abstract
AIM: This investigation was carried out to compare Dimac wires with arch bars for interdental immobilization. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The assessment was conducted on 50 patients who had mandibular fractures and in whom intermaxillary fixation was required as a part of the treatment. The time required for applying each method of fixation, the needle-stick injuries that occurred during their application, and the periodontal damage that followed interdental immobilization was investigated. RESULTS: The mean time required for the application of Dimac wires was significantly less than that required for arch bars. The needle-stick injuries were significantly less with Dimac wires. Patients reported difficulty with oral hygiene with arch bars in place. This was associated with periodontal damage following removal of fixation. CONCLUSION: Dimac wires is safer to use and less traumatic to the periodontium
AIM: This investigation was carried out to compare Dimac wires with arch bars for interdental immobilization. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The assessment was conducted on 50 patients who had mandibular fractures and in whom intermaxillary fixation was required as a part of the treatment. The time required for applying each method of fixation, the needle-stick injuries that occurred during their application, and the periodontal damage that followed interdental immobilization was investigated. RESULTS: The mean time required for the application of Dimac wires was significantly less than that required for arch bars. The needle-stick injuries were significantly less with Dimac wires. Patients reported difficulty with oral hygiene with arch bars in place. This was associated with periodontal damage following removal of fixation. CONCLUSION: Dimac wires is safer to use and less traumatic to the periodontium
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