Contouring split ribs for correction of severe mandibular atrophy.
A method of contouring split ribs for use in augmentation of the atrophic mandible had been described. Symmetry, arch, and alveolar ridge form are excellent. Placement of the rib graft passively on the ridge is easier than use of a single rib with vertical saw cuts.
D001284:Atrophy / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D012272:Ribs / Q000601:surgery / Q000637:transplantation*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous