Emergent Separation of Arch Bars

Frugal indigenous elastic bands for maxillo-mandibular fixation

“…As muscle spasm reduces and the fracture segment starts to move into its normal position, the traction force generated by the wires reduces; thus, further correction of mal-occlusion is not possible. 4 We propose the use of elastic bands, in place of stainless steel wire, to achieve and maintain occlusion (Elastic MMF). Frugal indigenous manufacture of these bands involves cutting small circular pieces from the latex rubber parts of used intravenous infusion sets and applying them to the hooks of the arch bars.…”