PMC9897721_01
Pretreatment orthopantomogram
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FIG1
Acrylic cap splint
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FIG2
An acrylic cap splint was fabricated (Figure 2).
Circum-mandibular wiring
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FIG3
It was clamped in close proximity to alveolus on the lingual side and then on the buccal side once it exited that region (Figure 3).
Acrylic splint placed intraorally
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FIG4
The splint was held in correct position by twisting and tightening the wires (Figure 4).
Follow-up orthopantomogram
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FIG5
Postoperatively, patients had stable occlusion and complete healing of fractured segments (Figure 5).