circumzygomatic wiring

circumzygomatic wiring

a means of fixation for mandibular fractures in which the mandible is fastened to the zygomatic arches with wire.

cir·cum·zy·go·mat·ic wir·ing

(sĭr'kŭm-zī-gō-mat'ik wīr'ing) A means of fixation for mandibular fractures in which the mandible is fastened to the zygomatic arches with wire.