OBJECTIVE To describe a surgical technique using a regenerative approach and internal fixation for immediate reconstruction of critical size bone defects after segmental mandibulectomy in dogs. STUDY DESIGN Prospective case series. ANIMALS Dogs (n = 4) that had reconstruction after segmental mandibulectomy for treatment of malignant or benign tumors. METHODS Using a combination of extraor...

BACKGROUND Microvascular osseous free tissue transfer is the standard of care for reconstructing significant mandibulectomy defects; however, this procedure can carry a significant rate of morbidity. OBJECTIVES To describe the use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (rhBMP-2) as an option for segmental or near-complete rim mandibulectomy defects in a select group of patients, pr...

mandibular discontinuity defects following a segmental mandibulectomy defects present a major challenge to the rehabilitation team. with no immediate intervention to rehabilitate the patient, definitive mandibular guidance prostheses with a metal guiding flange and acrylic teeth on the resected side can be used successfully to stabilize the occlusion and correct the deviation. the present case ...

Mandibulectomy most commonly performed as surgical management of oropharyngeal carcinoma leads to a wide array anatomical and physiological changes which result in an anticipated difficult airway. There may be posterosuperior displacement hyoid bone tongue leading reduction retropalatal space along with loss structural support the predisposing it prolapse development obstructive sleep apnoea. B...

Here, we aimed to assess whether postoperative oral rehabilitation for mandibulectomy patients is necessary to improve patients' general health in terms of health-related quality of life.

a 3-year-old arabian colt was presented for a major gingiva wound at the right rostral part of mandible. after clinical assessments, rostral mandibular fracture was determined. stabilization of fractured region was achieved via cerclage wire application under general anesthesia. fixation wires were left in place for 6 weeks. a 3 -month follow up revealed complete fracture healing. the purpose o...

A 3-year-old Arabian colt was presented for a major gingiva wound at the right rostral part of mandible. After clinical assessments, rostral mandibular fracture was determined. Stabilization of fractured region was achieved via cerclage wire application under general anesthesia. Fixation wires were left in place for 6 weeks. A 3 -month follow up revealed complete fracture healing. The purpose o...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and predictive values of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the assessment of mandibular involvement in oral-oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. DESIGN Prospective study. SETTING University hospital. PATIENTS Forty-three patients with oral or oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma undergoing marginal or segmental mandibulect...

The purpose of this study was to confirm the length and kind of donor nerves used in nerve grafts for reconstruction of inferior alveolar nerve defects. The authors conducted a retrospective study of surgeries that were performed between 1977 and 1996. A total of 20 patients underwent nerve grafting procedures during this period. The greater auricular nerve was selected as the donor nerve in 16...