title: [Fractures of the extremely atrophic mandible].
abstract: Fracture treatment of the extremely atrophic mandible is a challenge to the surgeon because of the special problems and complications. A reliable method is the internal fixation technique with multiple split rib grafts. By use of immediate split rib bone grafting secondary revisions and reconstructions may be avoided. The technique and rationale are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Academisch Ziekenhuis, kliniek voor Mondziekten en Kaakchirugie, Utrecht.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Noorman van der Dussen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rittersma
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001284:Atrophy; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012272:Ribs / Q000637:transplantation
vernacular_title: Fracturen van de extreem atrofische onderkaak.