The early results of treatment of the obese by a diet regimen enforced by maxillomandibular fixation.

The early results of a technique of dieting enforced by maxillomandibular fixation for the treatment of the obese patient are reported. The results showed that some grossly obese patients can lose a considerable amount of weight with the technique. The maxillomandibular fixation was applied by metal cap splints and, clinically, they had no detrimental effect on the dental tissues.