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Maxillomandibular Fixation Method

Project Overview

When there are fractures in the face, the mandible must be fixed to the maxilla for a period of 2 to 6 weeks. Our objective is to modify the current fixation system to eliminate risk of injury to surgeon or patient, and still provide strength and stability for the entire duration of use, and to design a device which will allow for more stable transportation of injured patients to the Emergency Room.

Team Picture

Kelsey Hoegh, Tanner Marshall, Chandresh Singh, Karin Rasmussen
Kelsey Hoegh, Tanner Marshall, Chandresh Singh, Karin Rasmussen

Images

This is the current archbar attached to the teeth by a 24 gauge stainless steel wire.
This is the current archbar attached to the teeth by a 24 gauge stainless steel wire.
Above is the 24 gauge wire with a polyurethane cap for added safety.
Above is the 24 gauge wire with a polyurethane cap for added safety.
This is our prototype for the transportation device.
This is our prototype for the transportation device.

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Contact Information

Team Members

  • Kelsey Hoegh - Team Leader
  • Chandresh Singh - BSAC
  • Karin Rasmussen - BWIG
  • Tanner Marshall - Communicator

Advisor and Client

  • Dr. Tom Yen - Advisor
  • Laura Bonneau - Client
  • John Doyle - Alternate Contact
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