maxillomandibular traction


max·il·lo·man·dib·u·lar trac·tion

a pulling force developed by using elastic or wire ligatures and interdental wiring or splints, or both. Synonym(s): intermaxillary traction

maxillomandibular traction

Traction applied to the maxilla and mandible by means of elastic or wire ligatures and interdental wiring or splints.See also: traction

max·il·lo·man·dib·u·lar trac·tion

(mak-silō-man-dibyū-lăr trakshŭn) Pulling force developed by using elastic or wire ligatures and interdental wiring or splints, or both.
Synonym(s): intermaxillary traction.