Shephard B C, Townsend G C, Goss A N
Int J Oral Surg. 1982 Oct;11(5):292-8. doi: 10.1016/s0300-9785(82)80028-8.
The oral effects of prolonged intermaxillary fixation were investigated in 106 severely obese patients who had been jaw wired as an aid to weight loss. The principal complications during fixation were episodes of periodontal pain and tooth mobility (40%). After removal of fixation, the principal sequelae were residual periodontal problems (9%) and mandibular limitation (9%). These findings were confirmed in a subgroup of 11 patients who had detailed measurements made of their periodontal index, oral hygiene index and range of jaw movements. These findings were discussed in relation to other methods of management of obesity.
对106名严重肥胖患者进行了研究，这些患者通过颌间固定来辅助减肥，研究了长期颌间固定对口腔的影响。固定期间的主要并发症是牙周疼痛和牙齿松动（40%）。去除固定后，主要后遗症是残留的牙周问题（9%）和下颌活动受限（9%）。在一个由11名患者组成的亚组中得到了证实，该亚组患者对其牙周指数、口腔卫生指数和颌运动范围进行了详细测量。结合其他肥胖管理方法对这些发现进行了讨论。
