Functional and aesthetic immediate reconstruction of the mandible using a cast pure-titanium reconstruction plate.

Abstract

Immediate reconstruction of the mandible was undertaken by the combined use of a cast pure-titanium reconstruction plate integrated with a mandibular condyle and a fresh autogenous iliac bone graft. Two examples with a postoperative follow up over 2 years are presented. The reconstruction resulted in restration of not only the satisfactory mandibular movement but also in a satisfactory aesthltic structure of the mandible.