Mandibular reconstruction using silicone: fifteen-year follow-up.
A patient is presented in whom a carved Dacron felt-covered silicone prosthesis was used to replace the mandible. Although not recommended as the procedure of choice for mandibular reconstruction, the prosthesis remains in place 15 years following implantation, the jaw appears and moves satisfactorily, and speech is within normal limits.
D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005870:Giant Cell Tumors / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008341:Mandibular Prosthesis; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D011859:Radiography; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013997:Time Factors
D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D012826:Silicone Elastomers