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D Caradonna

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Fixed mandibular implant after microvascular mandibular reconstruction.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the use of fixed mandibular implants to retain dental prostheses after microvascular mandibular reconstruction. DESIGN: Case series. SETTING: Tertiary referral center. PATIENTS: Eight patients with microvascular mandibular reconstruction after mandibular resection. OUTCOME MEASURES: Clinically noted functional results, serial radiographic evidence of fixed mandibular implant and mandibular integrity, and complications encountered. RESULTS: Eight of 8 fixed mandibular implants were successfully placed and remained stable. The follow-up period ranged from 10 to 21 months (mean, 14.3 months). CONCLUSION: The use of fixed mandibular implants to retain dental prostheses after microvascular mandibular reconstruction is a safe and effective treatment option.

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