Application Of Reconstruction Plate Using Simple Condylar Repositioning Miniplate After Segmental Resection Of Mandible.
- Author:
Young Kyun KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pundang Jesaeng Hospital, Dejin Medical Center, Korea. kyk0505@dmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Reconstruction plate;
Condylar repositioning
- MeSH:
Mandible*;
Recurrence;
Skin Ulcer
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2002;28(3):231-233
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Temporary reconstruction of the mandibular continuity defect resulting from the ablative tumor surgery with a reconstruction plate can be used for the preservation of normal facial contour and oral function and for periodic follow up of recurrence. Reconstruction plates are adapted to the bone before the resection and provisionally fixated with some screws. Accurate contouring and adaptation are very important for the prevention of displacement of bony stumps and decubituous skin ulcer. However, if there is large expanding buccal tumor mass in mandible, it is very difficult or even impossible to contour the plate before resection. I, therefore, introduce the reconstruction plate application technique using a simple condylar repositioning miniplate after segmental mandibular resection.
