Santhosh Rao1, Sruthi Rao2. 1. Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Tatibandh, Raipur, 492099 Chhattisgarh India. 2. Department of Trauma & Emergency, Maxillofacial Surgery Services, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Tatibandh, Raipur, 492099 Chhattisgarh India.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Zygomatic complex fractures by virtue of its anatomic area poses a great challenge in reduction of the fracture. Uses of various methods have been mentioned in English literature. METHOD: A new technique describing the use of reduction screw with a self-holding screwdriver in reduction of the zygomatic complex fracture. CONCLUSION: We found the method to be simple and effective and recommend its application in daily practice.
INTRODUCTION: Zygomatic complex fractures by virtue of its anatomic area poses a great challenge in reduction of the fracture. Uses of various methods have been mentioned in English literature. METHOD: A new technique describing the use of reduction screw with a self-holding screwdriver in reduction of the zygomatic complex fracture. CONCLUSION: We found the method to be simple and effective and recommend its application in daily practice.