Wiring Techniques in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Quiz

What are the indications for closed reduction in oral and maxillofacial surgery?

• Fractures in adults

• Condylar fractures

• Edentulous atrophic mandible

• Displaced fractures

Which of the following is a contraindication for closed reduction?

• Patients with diabetes

• Patients with cardiovascular disorders

• Patients with compromised renal function

• Patients with poorly controlled seizures

Which wiring technique is used for IMF and is the most common and simple method?

• Ivy loop or eyelet wiring

• Risdon’s wiring

• Gilmer’s wiring

• Essig’s wiring

What is the main disadvantage of Gilmer’s wiring?

• Extrusion of the teeth

• Difficulty in speech

• Social inconvenience

• Loss of function of tissues

Which wiring technique is commonly used as a substitute for arch bar?

• Essig’s wiring

• Gilmer’s wiring

• Risdon’s wiring

• Ivy loop or eyelet wiring

What is the main advantage of Ivy eyelet wiring?

• No breakage of wire during fixation

• No need for additional interdental wires

• Strong fixation

• Easy removal of wires

Which wiring technique offers strong fixation and is a substitute for arch bar?

• Hallam modification

• Stout’s multi loop wiring

• William modification

• Clove hitch method

What is the main advantage of arch bar fixation?

• No complications associated with surgery

• Strong fixation

• Can be done in medically compromised patients

• Quick and inexpensive method

Where are peralveolar wires placed for fitting a patient’s own denture to the alveolar ridge?

• In the molar region

• In the canine region

• In the premolar region

• In the incisor region

What is the Obwegeser’s procedure used for?

• Fixation of Le Fort I fracture

• Fixation of Le Fort III fracture

• Fixation of Le Fort II fracture

• Fixation of lateral compression splint to the mandibular bone