Reeconstruction of a mandibular defect after bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.
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We describe the reconstruction of a mandible damaged by bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) using the simple and safe combination of a reconstruction plate and patching with a submandibular gland.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery
دوره 54 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016