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Inferior border titanium cribs in mandibular reconstruction

P Tayapongsak1, L J Pijut, R B Scheffer

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, USA.

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

This study shows that custom titanium cribs are effective for mandibular reconstruction. This technique accurately restores facial form and function after defects, using bone grafts and fibrin adhesive.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Regenerative Medicine

Background:

  • Mandibular continuity defects present significant challenges in reconstruction.
  • Current methods require precise restoration of arch form, facial contour, and alveolar height.
  • Autologous bone grafts are a common source for reconstruction, but require stable fixation and support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of custom-made inferior border titanium cribs for mandibular reconstruction.
  • To assess the accuracy of restoring mandibular form and function using this technique.
  • To determine the role of autologous fibrin adhesive in bone graft healing and functional recovery.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 14 patients with mandibular continuity defects (excluding the condyle).

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  • Reconstruction utilized autogenous particulate cancellous bone and marrow, autologous fibrin adhesive, and custom-made inferior border titanium cribs.
  • Titanium crib design was based on prediction tracings from panoramic radiographs.

    • Main Results:

    • High accuracy was achieved in restoring mandibular arch form, facial contour, and alveolar bone height.
    • Autologous fibrin adhesive facilitated firm bone particle fixation and accelerated graft healing.
    • Early removal of intermaxillary fixation and restoration of masticatory function were enabled.

    Conclusions:

    • Custom-made inferior border titanium cribs, designed using prediction tracings, are a valuable tool for mandibular reconstruction.
    • The technique is simple, practical, and cost-effective.
    • This approach successfully restores anatomical form and functional outcomes.