J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg.  1997 Nov;23(4):749-755.

RECONSTRUCTION WITH METAL PLATE AND ILIAC BONE GRAFT ON AMELOBLASTOMA

• Maeng YR
• Kim IS
• Shin SS
• Um GJ
• Park SH
• Park JW
• Rhee GJ

Abstract

This is to report a case of immediate reconstruction after hemimandibulectomy by using of bicorticocancellous block bone harvested from the iliac crest in the case of an ameloblastomaon the mandible. Because the lesion involved condylar area, it was reconstructed with titanium artificial condyle attached to A/O metal plate. Three weeks after the operation, infection developed with suppuration and was well treated with adequate antibiotic therapy and drainage. The patient has been followed up over a four-year period and taken an orthopantomogram every three or six month for the examination of mandibular movement, the potentiality of recurrence and the remodeling of the grafted bone. At present, the patient is satisfied with her appearence and has a normal occlusion with proper masticatory function, and there is no sign of recurrence.

MeSH Terms

Ameloblastoma*
Drainage
Humans
Mandible
Mandibular Osteotomy
Recurrence
Suppuration
Titanium
Transplants*
Titanium