International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery · 1999 · 18 citations · 0 references
DentistryMaxillofacial SurgeryOral SurgeryOral Cancer SurgeryOral OncologyReconstructive Oral SurgeryMandibular ReconstructionMandibular ResectionOral Cavity CancerOral Cavity ReconstructionOral Tumor SurgeryReconstruction After Oral Cancer ResectionCustom Titanium Plate ReconstructionMandibular Bone ReconstructionMandibular Reconstruction PlatesOncologic Mandibular ReconstructionOral Cancer Resection
A series of 21 patients, who were selected for primary mandibular stabilisation with titanium plates following excision of advanced malignant tumours, is reported. Success was defined as a plate that did not have to be removed due to fracture, exposure or infection. The overall success rate was 71%, with follow-up ranging from 7–53 months. The majority of plate losses were experienced when either anterior or large lateral defects which included the condyle were bridged and when patients were subjected to either pre- or postoperative radiotherapy.