| DENTAL SCIENCE - ORIGINAL ARTICLE |
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| Year : 2014 | Volume
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| Issue : 5 | Page : 39-43 |
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Audit on titanium reconstruction of mandibular defects for jaw lesions
S Arun Paul1, A Kaneesh Karthik2, Rabin Chacko1, Whinny Karunya1
1 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, JKK Nattrajah Dental College and Hospital, Komarapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
2 Department of Dental and Oral Surgery, Unit I, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. A Kaneesh Karthik
Department of Dental and Oral Surgery, Unit I, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0975-7406.137385
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Aims: The aim of the study is to audit the titanium reconstruction of jaw defects in benign conditions in Christian Medical College and Hospital , Vellore. Methods and Material: A retrospective study of titanium reconstruction of mandibular defects due to jaw lesions at Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India, between May 2008 and May 2011. Results: Mouth opening, facial symmetry, occlusion, chewing ability, plate exposure and patient satisfaction were used as outcome measures. Conclusions: The three-dimensional titanium plate is a reasonable material for immediate mandible reconstruction after surgical resection of benign jaw pathologies. |
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