Rapid bone regeneration subsequent to subtotal mandibulectomy. Report of an unusual case.
An unusual case of rapid bone regeneration after resection of a large portion of the mandible is presented. The possible factors responsible for the bone regeneration are discussed, with emphasis on the age of the patient, preservation of the periosteum, and infection.
D000293:Adolescent; D000564:Ameloblastoma / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001861:Bone Regeneration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification