title: Unusual Spontaneous Mandibular Regeneration of a Large Defect Followed by Orthodontics, Alveolar Distraction, and Dental Implant Rehabilitation: A 10-Year Follow-Up.
abstract: This report describes an atypical case of spontaneous mandibular regeneration of a large size bony defect after resection of an aseptic osteonecrotic area near the symphysis and parasymphyseal area. The patient underwent orthodontic therapy, vertical osteogenic distraction of the alveolar bone, and oral rehabilitation with an implant borne prosthesis. This case study also describes the 10-year follow-up of comprehensive multidisciplinary treatment and successful recovery of a patient's esthetic and functional aspects.
authors.affiliation: PhD Student, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. Electronic address: lcscardinal@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Lucas
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cardinal
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Gladys Cristina
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Dominguez
authors.affiliation: Chief Resident, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Joana de Gusmao Children Hospital, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
authors.forename: Aline Luiza
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Marodin
authors.affiliation: Program Director, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Joana de Gusmao Children Hospital, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
authors.forename: Levy Hermes
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Rau
mesh_terms: D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000601:surgery; D001861:Bone Regeneration / Q000502:physiology*; D002648:Child; D003481:Cuspid / Q000293:injuries; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D063175:Mandibular Reconstruction / Q000379:methods; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants