MAXILLOMANDIBULAR FIXATION
\mˌaksɪlˌɒmandˈɪbjʊlə fɪksˈe͡ɪʃən], \mˌaksɪlˌɒmandˈɪbjʊlə fɪksˈeɪʃən], \m_ˌa_k_s_ɪ_l_ˌɒ_m_a_n_d_ˈɪ_b_j_ʊ_l_ə f_ɪ_k_s_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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The stable placement of surgically induced fractures of the mandible or maxilla through the use of elastics, wire ligatures, arch bars, or other splints. It is used often in the cosmetic surgery of retrognathism and prognathism. (From Dorland, 28th ed, p636)
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