A review and evaluation of orthodontic brackets, molar bands and orthodontic auxiliaries during orthognathic surgery: A prospective cohort study.
Romee Me van OmmerenTom Ct van RietJean-Pierre T F HoRonald Eg JonkmanAlfred G BeckingPublished in: Journal of orthodontics (2023)
Stainless-steel brackets, ceramic brackets, molar bands and surgical hooks are suitable for orthognathic cases. Kobayashi ligatures and powerpins had a significantly higher risk of failure so are not recommended for temporary intraoperative maxillomandibular fixation (TIO-MMF).