Summary of Contents for Medartis MODUS 2
- Page 1 SU R GI C A L T EC HNI Q UE – S T E P BY S T E P MODUS ® Intermaxillary Fixation System IMF MODUS ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Adapting the Titanium Arch Bar to the Mandible Appendix Implants and Instruments For further information regarding the MODUS product line visit www.medartis.com Medartis, APTUS, MODUS, TriLock, HexaDrive and SpeedTip are registered trademarks of Medartis AG / Medartis Holding AG, 4057 Basel, Switzerland www.medartis.com... -
Page 3: Introduction
Intermaxillary Fixation System IMF Introduction Product Materials Color Coding All MODUS 2 implants are made of pure titanium (ASTM Screw Diameter Color Code F67, ISO 5832-2) or titanium alloy (ASTM F136, Blue ISO 5832-3). All of the titanium materials used are... -
Page 4: System Overview
Intermaxillary Fixation System IMF System Overview MODUS 2 IMF is available in the following designs. Description Examples 2.0 IMF SpeedTip Screws without Plateau M2-5248.08 M2-5248.11 M2-5248.14 2.0 IMF SpeedTip Screws with Plateau M2-5249.08 M2-5249.11 Titanium Arch Bar M-4450 www.medartis.com... -
Page 5: Treatment Options
Intermaxillary Fixation System IMF Treatment Options The table below lists typical clinical findings which can be treated with the MODUS 2 IMF. Description Examples Perioperative fixation of the Perioperative fixation of the occlusion during orthognathic occlusion during orthognathic or or orthodontic surgery with IMF... -
Page 6: Instrument Application
Bending the Titanium Arch Bar The titanium arch bar can be bent by hand to adapt it to the dental arch. Caution Repeatedly bending the titanium arch bar in opposite directions may cause the arch bar to break. www.medartis.com... -
Page 7: Drilling
Drilling With very hard bone it may still be necessary to pre-drill despite the use of self-drilling SpeedTip IMF screws. A color-coded twist drill is available for MODUS 2 IMF screws. It is color coded with a ring. Screw Diameter... -
Page 8: Explantation Of Modus 2 Imf Implants
Explantation of MODUS 2 IMF Implants For the explantation of MODUS 2 IMF screws, use the appropriate screwdrivers. For removal of the MODUS 2 titanium arch bar, conventional wire cutters and forceps can be used. -
Page 9: Surgical Technique
For an intermaxillary fixation, a minimum of two screws in the maxilla and two screws in the mandible is recommended. Caution Do not insert MODUS 2 IMF into root apices. This can lead to an injury of the root apices and / or breakage of the screw. www.medartis.com... -
Page 10: Inserting The Screws
Notice An unexpected increase of the tightening torque in cortical bone can occur when using MODUS 2 IMF screws. If so, remove the MODUS 2 IMF screw and drill a hole using the twist drill (see section "Drilling"). www.medartis.com... -
Page 11: Intermaxillary Fixation With Ligature Wires
Fix the ligature wire using any forceps. Bend the wire ends into an atraumatic position and cut them. Intermaxillary Fixation with Elastomeric Ligatures Place the elastomeric ligatures into the grooves of the screw heads in the maxilla and mandible. www.medartis.com... -
Page 12: Modus 2 Imf Titanium Arch Bar Application
12 | Intermaxillary Fixation System IMF MODUS 2 IMF Titanium Arch Bar Application Information on the application of the MODUS 2 IMF titanium arch bar. M-4450S Titanium Arch Bar, 129 mm, 2/Pkg Adapting the Titanium Arch Bar to the Maxilla Bending of the medial pin for easier positioning of the arch bar. - Page 13 | 13 Intermaxillary Fixation System IMF Fix the arch bar with three ligature wires per quadrant. Shorten the ligature wires. Notice For shortening of the ligature wires any wire cutter can be used. Tighten and bend the ligature wires. www.medartis.com...
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Page 14: Adapting The Titanium Arch Bar To The Mandible
If individual pins have contact with the mucosa, the pins concerned must be bent away slightly in order to prevent soft tissue irritation. The length of the pins allows for the use of 2–3 elastomeric ligatures per pin. www.medartis.com... -
Page 15: Appendix
| 15 Intermaxillary Fixation System IMF Appendix Implants and Instruments For detailed ordering information, please refer to the MODUS 2 IMF Product Information, also available at www.medartis.com. Titanium Arch Bar Screws Instruments Art. No. Art. No. Art. No. Art. No. - Page 16 Disclaimer: This information is intended to demonstrate the Medartis portfolio of medical devices. A surgeon must always rely on her or his own professional clinical judgement when deciding whether to use a particular product when treating a particular patient. Medartis is not giving any medical advice. The devices may not be available in all countries due to registration and / or medical practices.
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