MEDIUMResearchTier 2

"modern perspectives on maxillomandibular fixation (mmf)

SourceJournal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS)Tier 2Peer-Reviewed Research

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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

  1. 01A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates hybrid arch bar, Erich arch bar, and MMF screw techniques for maxillofacial fracture fixation.
  2. 02The review appears in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
  3. 03Publication is dated 26 October 2026 and lists Sapna Tandon as lead author.

Who should care

SpecialistAcademia / research

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