title: [Retention of shape and function after jaw bone resection for tumor surgery].
abstract: Maintenance of form and function after resection of facial bones is of the utmost psychological importance. The potentialities for immediate rehabilitation are demonstrated. Defects in the maxilla are primarily closed by obturators, which must support the soft tissues of the orbit and the cheek, close the defect in the maxilla and restore masticatory function. Secondary reconstruction with split rib grafts is possible even after hemimaxillectomy. In the lower jaw, primary reconstruction with bone grafts at the same time as the resection is the most favourable course. Should the quality or quantity of soft tissues be inadequate, the defect is temporarily bridged with implants which can be replaced later with bone transplants. In all cases adequate mouth opening must be secured and deviation of the mandibular stumps avoided.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007573:Jaw Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008409:Mastication; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D010027:Osteotomy; D010158:Palatal Obturators; D012272:Ribs / Q000637:transplantation; D013060:Speech
vernacular_title: Erhaltung von Form und Funktion nach tumorbedingter Kieferresektion.