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Fixed Mandibular Implant After Microvascular Mandibular Reconstruction
Kasey K. Li, DDS, MD;
Mack L. Cheney, MD;
Richard E. Gliklich, MD;
Meredith August, DMD, MD;
David Caradonna, DMD, MD
Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1996;122(12):1308-1312.
Abstract
Objective To evaluate the use of fixed mandibular implants to retain dental prostheses after microvascular mandibular reconstruction.
Design Case series.
Setting Tertiary referral center.
Patients Eight patients with microvascular mandibular reconstruction after mandibular resection.
Outcome Measures Clinically noted functional results, serial radiographic evidence of fixed mandibular implant and mandibular integrity, and complications encountered.
Results Eight of 8 fixed mandibular implants were successfully placed and remained stable. The follow-up period ranged from 10 to 21 months (mean, 14.3 months).
Conclusion The use of fixed mandibular implants to retain dental prostheses after microvascular mandibular reconstruction is a safe and effective treatment option.
Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1996;122:1308-1312
Author Affiliations
From the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston (Drs Li, Cheney, Gliklich, and Caradonna), and the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston (Dr August).
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