A length of metal (e.g., stainless steel) intended to stabilize bony fragments (fractured bone) in the oral cavity and/or stabilize injured teeth. Stabilization occurs by direct application of the device to the bone/teeth (e.g., by wrapping the ligature around fractured bone segments and locking the ends together). The device may be used for intermaxillary fixation, maxillomandibular fixation, or other forms of jaw immobilization. This is a single-use device.