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Audit on titanium reconstruction of mandibular defects for jaw lesions
AIMS: The aim of the study is to audit the titanium reconstruction of jaw defects in benign conditions in Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore. METHODS AND MATERIAL: A retrospective study of titanium reconstruction of mandibular defects due to jaw lesions at Christian Medical College and...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
2014
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4157278/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25210382 http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0975-7406.137385 |
Sumario: | AIMS: The aim of the study is to audit the titanium reconstruction of jaw defects in benign conditions in Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore. METHODS AND MATERIAL: A retrospective study of titanium reconstruction of mandibular defects due to jaw lesions at Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India, between May 2008 and May 2011. RESULTS: Mouth opening, facial symmetry, occlusion, chewing ability, plate exposure and patient satisfaction were used as outcome measures. CONCLUSIONS: The three-dimensional titanium plate is a reasonable material for immediate mandible reconstruction after surgical resection of benign jaw pathologies. |
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