title: Immediate temporary reconstruction of mandibular continuity defects in cancer patients.
abstract: A technique is described in detail which will produce a predictable immediate temporary reconstruction of a mandibular continuity defect. The procedure is quick, inexpensive and reliable. A review of various methods of reconstruction is presented and compared with our technique. Complications are discussed. A review of our patients is presented.
mesh_terms: D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008341:Mandibular Prosthesis; D008409:Mastication; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D008722:Methods; D010027:Osteotomy