title: Mandibular reconstruction using AO/ASIF stainless steel reconstruction plate: a retrospective study of 36 cases.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The study was aimed at esthetic and functional results as well as patient tolerance after reconstruction with reconstruction plate. The follow-up ranged from 1 to 4 years.
  
  
  METHODS
  A retrospective study of 36 patients who had mandibular reconstruction with AO/ASIF stainless steel reconstruction plates after oncologic resection was evaluated. The indications and postoperative outcomes were studied.
  
  
  RESULTS
  At the end of study, 24 of 36 patients (67%) still had the plate in place. Around three (8%) plates were fractured. Nine (25%) plates got exposed leading to surgical intervention. Surgical results were satisfying, particularly when looking at delayed healing or long-term tolerance. Esthetic (79% rated results as good or acceptable) and functional results of this reconstruction were satisfying.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  We conclude by saying that reconstruction plate provides a solution for safe and rapid mandibular reconstruction for patients with poor prognosis or poor condition. This method also preserves the possibility of secondary reconstruction.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The reconstruction plate may be a good clinical choice for safe and rapid mandibular reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MNR Dental College, Sangareddy, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. dentiharsha@yahoo.com
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Harsha
authors.forename: S Ganesh Kumar
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.forename: Sunil
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Talasila
authors.forename: S Abdus
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Salaam
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Srinivasulu
authors.forename: V Sridhar
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Reddy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001860:Bone Plates; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D004868:Equipment Failure; D004954:Esthetics; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000637:transplantation; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D013193:Stainless Steel / Q000737:chemistry*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000209:etiology; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D013193:Stainless Steel