Clinical options for mandibular reconstruction: A review

Autor: G. T. Arotiba, J. T. Arotiba, B. O. Bamgbose, M. O. Gbotolorun, O. A. Taiwo, H. O. Olasoji
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2011
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Zdroj: Nigerian Dental Journal, Vol 19, Iss 1 (2011)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0189-1006
DOI: 10.61172/ndj.v19i1.133
Popis: This paper reviewed the different clinical options for reconstruction of segmental defects of the mandible. The options reviewed included no reconstruction; the use of prosthetic implants (alloplasts); autogenous bone grafts; combination of allopplasts with autografts; free pedicled compound grafts;combination of homografts and autografts; distraction osteogenesis; and tissue engineering. The goal, objectives, criteria for success of autogenous and alloplastic reconstructions were highlighted as well as the factors that may influence the choice of a particular method.
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