title: Audit on titanium reconstruction of mandibular defects for jaw lesions.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of the study is to audit the titanium reconstruction of jaw defects in benign conditions in Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore.
  
  
  METHODS
  A retrospective study of titanium reconstruction of mandibular defects due to jaw lesions at Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India, between May 2008 and May 2011.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Mouth opening, facial symmetry, occlusion, chewing ability, plate exposure and patient satisfaction were used as outcome measures.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The three-dimensional titanium plate is a reasonable material for immediate mandible reconstruction after surgical resection of benign jaw pathologies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental and Oral Surgery, Unit I, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: S Arun
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Paul
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, JKK Nattrajah Dental College and Hospital, Komarapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: A Kaneesh
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Karthik
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental and Oral Surgery, Unit I, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Rabin
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chacko
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental and Oral Surgery, Unit I, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Whinny
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Karunya
keywords: Titanium; jaw lesions; mandible reconstruction