Intermaxillary Fixation Quiz

What are the two main types of intermaxillary fixation?

• Rubber bands and elastics

• Dental implants and crowns

• Arch bars and IMF screws

• Metal wires and springs

Describe the differences between arch bars and Ivy loops used in intermaxillary fixation.

• Arch bars are rigid metal bars used to stabilize the jaws, while Ivy loops are flexible wires used for the same purpose.

• Arch bars are used in orthodontic treatment, while Ivy loops are used for stabilizing the jaws.

• Arch bars are made of rubber, while Ivy loops are made of metal.

• Arch bars are used for fixing dental crowns, while Ivy loops are used for orthodontic treatment.

What are the common indications for intermaxillary fixation?

• Treatment of knee injuries

• Prevention of tooth decay

• Correction of vision problems

• Treatment of mandibular fractures, correction of severe malocclusion, and stabilization of the jaw during orthognathic surgery

Explain the role of intermaxillary fixation in the treatment of mandibular fractures.

• It immobilizes the mandible to allow proper healing of the fractured bone.

• It is used to realign the teeth after a mandibular fracture

• It has no impact on the healing process of mandibular fractures

• It increases the movement of the mandible to speed up healing

What are some potential complications of intermaxillary fixation?

• Difficulty in speaking, eating, maintaining oral hygiene, risk of aspiration and airway compromise

• Improved speech and eating abilities

• Decreased risk of aspiration and airway compromise

• No impact on maintaining oral hygiene

How can the risk of infection be minimized during intermaxillary fixation?

• Skipping the use of antibiotics

• Maintain proper oral hygiene and consider antibiotics

• Using a dirty rubber band for fixation

• Avoiding oral hygiene completely

What are some important post-operative care instructions for patients with intermaxillary fixation?

• Skipping follow-up appointments

• Eating hard and crunchy foods

• Maintaining good oral hygiene, following a soft diet, taking prescribed medications, attending follow-up appointments, and avoiding strenuous activities

• Engaging in strenuous physical activities

Discuss the dietary restrictions and oral hygiene practices for patients with intermaxillary fixation.

• No dietary restrictions and no need for oral hygiene

• Chewy and hard foods with regular toothbrush use

• Liquid or soft diet and use a syringe for oral hygiene

• Spicy and acidic foods with flossing after every meal

How is intermaxillary fixation typically removed?

• Cutting the wires or removing the bands

• Using a hammer and chisel

• Leaving the fixation in place indefinitely

• Applying more wires

What are the steps involved in the removal of arch bars from a patient's mouth?

• Assessing the healing progress, loosening the wires, cutting the wires, and carefully removing the arch bars

• Administering anesthesia, forcefully removing the arch bars, ignoring the healing progress

• Assessing the healing progress, tightening the wires, removing the arch bars with force

• Applying pressure to the jaw, cutting the arch bars with scissors, forcefully pulling the arch bars out