Background: Nowadays though open reduction and  rigid internal fixation is becoming the standard method for reduction and fixation of simple as well as complex mandibular fractures, but temporary intermaxillary fixation or postoperative fixation using wire or elastic placement is still being achieved. The present study was aimed to establish the MMF technique using Erich arch bars and Ivy eyelet wiring for closed reduction. Materials and methods: This observational study enrolled 50 subjects of mandibular fracture that were randomly divided into two groups. In Group I arch bar were performed and in Group II, ivy eyelet wiring was done.  A detailed record or demographics, medical and dental history of all the subjects were obtained prior to initiation of the procedure. MMF was performed for a period of 4 weeks.  All the data was arranged in a tabulated form and analysed using SPSS software. Chi square test and student t test were used for the analysis of data. Probability value of less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The study enrolled 50 subjects with the mean age of 38.37+/- 10.22 years. There were 29 males and 21 females in this study. Patient acceptance was good in 13 cases of arch bar and 19 cases of ivy eyelet. It was poor in 12 arch bar and 6 ivy eyelet cases. There was no significant difference between the two groups. The oral hygiene was poor in 10 cases of arch bar and 8 cases of ivy eyelet. On applying chi square test there was no significant difference between the two groups as the p value was more than 0.05. Conclusion: In our study, when ivy eyelets and Arch bar were compared there was no significant difference between the two as far as stabilization and needle stick injuries were concerned.
Key words: Masticatory, Needle stick, Occlusion.

Corresponding Author: Dr. Mamit Kumar, Senior Lecturer, Deptt of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, MM University, Haryana, India
This article may be cited as: Kumar M,  Singh N, Aakanksha, Saini S, Gupta M, Katoch V. Use of Arch Bar versus Ivy Eyelet for IMF- A Comparative Study. Int J Res Health Allied Sci 2018; 4(1):86-88.