Summary: In the submitted paper the authors discuss their views and experience with the application of minisplints. Principles were elaborated according to which the minisplint fixation system can be universally used in traumatology of the maxillofacial region and in orthognatic surgery. By fixation by means of a minisplint adequate stability of fragments is ensured even in the most exposed area of the mandibular angle. It makes mandibular movement possible, as well as intake of liquid food, oral hygiene shortly after surgery. As to subjective aspects the patient perceives treatment by minisplints without IMF, as compared with treatment where IMF is necessary, as much more pleasant. The intraoral approach is simpler from the surgical aspect: we penetrate only across one anatomical layer, there is no scar in the face, rehabilitation is quicker, hospitalization is shorter and the patient returns sooner to normal life.

        Key words: intermaxillary fixation (IMF) – osteosynthesis – minisplints – intraoral approach