Mandible Reconstruction With Custom-Made Plates in Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw—A Case Series

Eiji Mitate; Taichi Demura; Youta Yamauchi; Yasuhisa Sawai; Miho Hasumoto; Satoshi Wada; Hiroyuki Nakano; Noboru Demura

doi:10.1155/2024/9251185

Case Reports in Dentistry (Jan 2024)

Mandible Reconstruction With Custom-Made Plates in Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw—A Case Series

Eiji Mitate,
Taichi Demura,
Youta Yamauchi,
Yasuhisa Sawai,
Miho Hasumoto,
Satoshi Wada,
Hiroyuki Nakano,
Noboru Demura

Affiliations

Eiji Mitate: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Taichi Demura: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Youta Yamauchi: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Yasuhisa Sawai: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Miho Hasumoto: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Satoshi Wada: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Hiroyuki Nakano: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Noboru Demura: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/9251185
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 2024

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Conclusions: In conclusion, the use of completely customized reconstruction plates obviates the need for bending and other adaptations, reduces surgical time, and improves postoperative aesthetics. Of significance, preparing completely customized reconstruction plate requires about 3 weeks; thus, careful case selection and scheduling are indispensable.

Published in Case Reports in Dentistry

ISSN: 2090-6447 (Print); 2090-6455 (Online)
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine: Dentistry
Website: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/2415

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