Reconstruction of mandibular discontinuity defects using autogenous grafting and a mandibular reconstruction plate: A prospective evaluation of nine consecutive cases

This article presents the clinical results of a prospective evaluation of nine cases of mandibular discontinuity that were reconstructed using autogenous grafting and a reconstruction plate. All patients were allowed to function immediately postsurgery. Acceptable esthetic and functional results wer...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 1993-02, Vol.51 (2), p.125-130
1. Verfasser: Ardary, William C.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This article presents the clinical results of a prospective evaluation of nine cases of mandibular discontinuity that were reconstructed using autogenous grafting and a reconstruction plate. All patients were allowed to function immediately postsurgery. Acceptable esthetic and functional results were obtained with minimal donor and recipient site complications. All cases showed complete graft incorporation and restoration of osseous continuity.
ISSN:0278-2391
1531-5053
DOI:10.1016/S0278-2391(10)80007-2