In orthognathic surgery, an occlusal splint is used to position the maxilla and mandible
correctly into the planned postoperative occlusion.
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An occlusion wafer is secured during orthognathic surgery, and in cases of intraoral
vertical ramus osteotomy in the mandible, it must remain in place for weeks postoperatively.
In general, the occlusion wafer is fixed on to the maxillary teeth, and a wire is
used to hold it in place.
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The postoperative wafer is fixed on to multiple maxillary teeth to maintain the planned
postoperative dental occlusion. The current method of fixation is used only for the
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Published online: January 02, 2020
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