MEDIUMResearchTier 2
"modern perspectives on maxillomandibular fixation (mmf)
SourceJournal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS)Tier 2Peer-Reviewed Research
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Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons and surgical teams treating maxillofacial fractures now have a systematic review comparing three common maxillomandibular fixation techniques.
Key points
- 01A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates hybrid arch bar, Erich arch bar, and MMF screw techniques for maxillofacial fracture fixation.
- 02The review appears in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- 03Publication is dated 26 October 2026 and lists Sapna Tandon as lead author.
Who should care
SpecialistAcademia / research
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