title: Management of massive osteolysis of the mandible: a case report.
abstract: The management of a previously reported case of massive osteolysis of the mandible with intravenous bisphosphonate, vascularized free bone graft, and dental implants is reported. Restoration of adequate cosmetics and masticatory function was achieved. Despite the use of bisphosphonates, there were no complications with osseointegration. The reconstruction remained stable and functional 6 years afterward.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong. tongcka@graduate.hku.hk
authors.forename: Antonio Chi Kit
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Tong
authors.forename: Tat Ming
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Leung
authors.forename: Pik To
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Cheung
mesh_terms: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002648:Child; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D010015:Osteolysis, Essential / Q000628:therapy*; D000077268:Pamidronate; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*
chemical_list: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D004164:Diphosphonates; D000077268:Pamidronate