Reconstruction of the mandible presents several problems not found in simple con-tour restorations, particularly in regard to adequate fixation.
Mandibular continuity may be lost because of infection, trauma, or neoplastic diseases and may be restored with alloplastic materials or bone grafts.
The use of alloplastic material such as Vitallium stainlees steel, and methyl methacrylate has been largely restricted to restoration of continuity after excision of tumors, particularly with reference to immediate repair.
This is a report of immediate reconstruction following segmented mandibulectomy by metal plate and screw fixation with squamous cell carcinoma on the mandible.
By the prosthetic immediate reconstruction, i could get some advantages of good function and esthetics after operation, short intermaxillary fixation.-times, possibility of radiation therapy following cancer resection with metal plate and screw- fixation.
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