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The need for maxillectomy included \u2013 infective cystic pathology, odontogenic infections, mucormycosis, sinus pathologies and T1 maxillary carcinoma. The mean duration of hospitalisation was 5.3 days. The screw-based technique was superior in most of the criteria compared, followed by clasp-based technique and the material-based technique, respectively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Based on the results of the study, the screw-based fixation technique offers an edge over the other two fixation techniques in terms of being trouble free for the surgeon, easy to fabricate, biocompatible and better patient quality of life. 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