Intermaxillary Fixation: Ivy Loop

6th Semester Skill Lab

Indications:

1. Maxillofacial Fractures Requiring Occlusal Control
2. Maxillomandibular fixation (MMF)
3. Temporary occlusal orientation for placement of rigid internal fixation

Advantages:

1. Simple and Quick to Apply
2. Clean (oral hygiene improved)
3. Will not Tend to Obstruct Mandibular Reduction
4. Good with Multiple Missing Teeth or Edentulous Spans

Disadvantages:

1. Does Not Lend to Elastic Therapy
2. No Continuous Occlusal Level (superior tension band) Control
3. Not Useful to Stabilize Teeth

here’s a video to watch and learn: Ivy Loop