title: Reconstruction of mandibular discontinuity defects using autogenous grafting and a mandibular reconstruction plate: a prospective evaluation of nine consecutive cases.
abstract: This article presents the clinical results of a prospective evaluation of nine cases of mandibular discontinuity that were reconstructed using autogenous grafting and a reconstruction plate. All patients were allowed to function immediately postsurgery. Acceptable esthetic and functional results were obtained with minimal donor and recipient site complications. All cases showed complete graft incorporation and restoration of osseous continuity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Ardary
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D008338:Mandibular Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D008341:Mandibular Prosthesis; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome