Clinical Study on Tibial Bone Graft.
- Author:
Sik KIM
1
;
Su Gwan KIM
;
So Young KIM
;
Soo Min KIM
;
In Soon PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Chosun University.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Tibial bone graft;
Maxillofacial defect;
Cancellous bone
- MeSH:
Humans;
Retrospective Studies;
Tibia;
Transplants*;
Treatment Outcome
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2000;26(5):540-543
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the treatment outcome of proximal tibial graft. Thirty-nine patients were grafted with proximal tibia for the repair of maxillofacial defect. Complications can be considered incidental and neglectable clinical significance. It is concluded that the proximal tibial metaphysis offers a promising alternative sources of cancellous bone for the repair of maxillofacial defect.
