title: Prosthetic plate mandibular reconstruction.
abstract: The head and neck surgeon may choose one of several available methods to reconstruct the mandible following tumor ablation. This article discusses the use of metallic mandibular prostheses, the indications for alloplastic mandibular reconstruction, techniques of plate application (AO and THRP), and associated complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Davidson
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Gullane
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008341:Mandibular Prosthesis; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013525:Surgical Instruments