[Bone regeneration over plastic implants after mandibular resection breaking the continuity]

In young patients, bone regeneration may start from the region of the temporo-mandibular joint and from the peripheral mandibular stump in cases of continuity defects of the mandible. A resin graft implanted for soft tissue reconstruction is collar-like surrounded by bone which is developing into a functionally and anatomically full regenerate over many years, in correspondence to periosteal and desmal growth stimuli. In adults, regeneration is minimal.