What’s ideal reconstructive surgery of mandible for large defect of mandible?

Abstract

The purposes of mandibular reconstruction are maintaining aesthetic and masticatory function. For the latter, occlusal contact on the healthy side is important; if the patient has no occlusal contact, masticatory function is poor.
Reconstruction with vascularized bone containing flap and implant-supported prostheses is the ideal approach for edentulous cases just after reconstruction, but the indications are restricted. Therefore, we must consider other methods that can be indicated for many cases.