An Erich arch bar may be used as all of these except?: (A) As a bar for intermaxillary fixation, (B) As a splint for mobile dentoalveolar segment, (C) As a compression band, (D) As a tension band
Answer is C. Apart from the first two obvious uses of an Eric arch bar, it is also used as a tension band on the superior border of mandible when additional fixation is required, like while using a DCP etc.