TY - JOUR
T1 - Assessment of plate use for mandibular reconstruction
T2 - Has changing technology made a difference?
AU - Klotch, D. W.
AU - Gal, T. J.
AU - Gal, R. L.
PY - 1999
Y1 - 1999
N2 - Reconstruction of mandibular defects with a variety of alloplastic materials during a 22-year period was reviewed. Outcomes were examined to determine whether specific plating technology affected the incidence of plate-related complications including plate exposure, plate fracture, and plate removal. Repair with the miniplate, reconstruction plate, titanium hollow screw reconstruction plate, and locking reconstruction plate was evaluated. Although the incidence of plate fractures has decreased, there was no significant change in the rate of plate exposure. Recurrent disease was noted to be a significant contributing factor in the development of plate- related complications.
AB - Reconstruction of mandibular defects with a variety of alloplastic materials during a 22-year period was reviewed. Outcomes were examined to determine whether specific plating technology affected the incidence of plate-related complications including plate exposure, plate fracture, and plate removal. Repair with the miniplate, reconstruction plate, titanium hollow screw reconstruction plate, and locking reconstruction plate was evaluated. Although the incidence of plate fractures has decreased, there was no significant change in the rate of plate exposure. Recurrent disease was noted to be a significant contributing factor in the development of plate- related complications.
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U2 - 10.1016/S0194-5998(99)70226-3
DO - 10.1016/S0194-5998(99)70226-3
M3 - Article
C2 - 10504593
AN - SCOPUS:0032879883
SN - 0194-5998
VL - 121
SP - 388
EP - 392
JO - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
JF - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
IS - 4
ER -