title: Correction of a mandibular asymmetry after fibula reconstruction using a custom-made polyetheretherketone (PEEK) onlay after implant supported occlusal rehabilitation.
abstract: This study describes an unusual case of mandibular asymmetry after fibula free flap reconstruction in a young man following major facial trauma that was corrected using a custom-made polyetheretherketone prosthesis. There is little information in the literature on the use of alloplasts to correct mandibular asymmetry as interest in 'aesthetic re-modelling' has traditionally focused on nasal, zygomatic and chin regions. This report demonstrates that this technique can be used successfully to address selected cases of mandibular asymmetry.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Oncology, PhD program in Experimental Medicine and Therapy, University of Turin, Italy;
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Berrone
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Oncology, Oral Surgery Specialty School, University of Turin, Italy;
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Aldiano
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Oncology, Oral Medicine and Oral Oncology Unit, University of Turin, Italy;
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pentenero
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Oncology, Professor of Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Turin, Italy.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Berrone
mesh_terms: D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005360:Fibula / Q000601:surgery*; D058752:Free Tissue Flaps; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D063175:Mandibular Reconstruction; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Fibular free flap; Mandibular asymmetry; Mandibular reconstruction; Oromandibular reconstruction; Virtual surgery
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