Erich arch bar
A malleable, perforated metal bar fitted with hooks, wired to the teeth to permit intermaxillary fixation.
How it is used
Used in mandibular and maxillary fractures to establish intermaxillary fixation, guiding dental occlusion during bone healing.
Clinical tip
It must be carefully adapted to each patient's dental curve before wiring to avoid unwanted occlusal forces.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-05.
Dates derived from the project's public version-control history on GitHub, not a live collaborative edit log.