Evaluation of Dental Root Damage through the Intermaxillary Fixation with IMF Screws in the Management of Non-displaced Mandibular Fractures

IMF serves as a cornerstone during surgeries related to reconstruction orthognathic and facial trauma surgery. Successful treatment of mandibular fractures depends on reduction and restoration of normal occlusion and immobilization. So this study attempts to evaluate dental root damage through intermaxillary fixation with pre-drilled bone screws in the management of non-displacement or mini-displacement mandibular fractures. Complications were observed clinically and radiologically to evaluate the damage and loss vital to the adjacent tooth root. Data were subjected to statistical analysis using Chi Square Test. P-Value<0.05 was considered significant .This study found out that the intermaxillary fixation screws proved to be a safe technique to the intermaxillary fixation; however, it is not without complications or potential consequences which the surgeon must be aware of in order to provide safe and effective treatment.