Gilmer wiring


Gil·mer wir·ing

(gil'mĕr), a method of intermaxillary fixation in which single opposing teeth are wired circumferentially, and the wires are twisted together.

Gilmer wiring

(gil′mĕr) [Thomas Lewis Gilmer, U.S. oral surgeon, 1849–1931] Wiring of single opposed teeth by use of wire passed circumferentially around the two teeth and the ends twisted together. The twisted ends are placed where they will not irritate adjacent soft tissues. This procedure is used to produce intermaxillary fixation.

Gilmer,

Thomas L., U.S. oral surgeon, 1849-1931. Gilmer intermaxillary fixation - Synonym(s): Gilmer wiringGilmer tooth splintGilmer wiring - a method of intermaxillary fixation in which single opposing teeth are wired circumferentially, and the wires are twisted together. Synonym(s): Gilmer intermaxillary fixation

Gil·mer wir·ing

(gilmĕr wīring) Method of intermaxillary fixation in which single opposing teeth are wired circumferentially and the wires are twisted together.