Mandible reconstruction with patient-specific implants: Case report of five consecutive patients.

Mandible reconstruction with patient-specific implants: Case report of five consecutive patients.
Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2018 Dec 05;:
Authors: Öhman D, Schaefer C, Nannmark U, Kjeller G, Malmström J
Abstract
The purpose of this case report was to assess whether patient-specific implants (PSI: Xillocs) and soft tissue flaps contribute in reconstructing large mandibular defects. Five patients with a medical situation and history not suitable for free microvascular bone flaps were operated with PSI and evaluated. The mean follow-up time was 12 months. The excellent fit, convenient surgery, and esthetic outcome were seen as the major advantages. The PSI can, in the authors' experience, be considered as a useful alternative provided they are well embedded by viable tissue and attached to vital resection margins of the recipient bone.
PMID: 30521658 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants - December 8, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants Source Type: research