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Correction of a mandibular asymmetry after fibula reconstruction using a custom-made polyetheretherketone (PEEK) onlay after implant supported occlusal rehabilitation
This study describes an unusual case of mandibular asymmetry after fibula free flap reconstruction in a young man following major facial trauma that was corrected using a custom-made polyetheretherketone prosthesis. There is little information in the literature on the use of alloplasts to correct ma...
Autores principales: | , , , |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Pacini Editore SpA
2015
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4731892/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26824216 |
Sumario: | This study describes an unusual case of mandibular asymmetry after fibula free flap reconstruction in a young man following major facial trauma that was corrected using a custom-made polyetheretherketone prosthesis. There is little information in the literature on the use of alloplasts to correct mandibular asymmetry as interest in 'aesthetic re-modelling' has traditionally focused on nasal, zygomatic and chin regions. This report demonstrates that this technique can be used successfully to address selected cases of mandibular asymmetry. |
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