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ArticleJournal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons2019

The effect of fixation plate use on bone healing during the reconstruction of mandibular defects.

Khang Do Gia Hong, Seong-Gon Kim, Young-Wook Park

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Article in Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Khang Do Gia HongDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3090-724X
Seong-Gon KimDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5088-2732
Young-Wook ParkDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5881-7257
Gangneung–Wonju National University · KR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study sought to compare efficiency results between the use of a customized implant (CI) and a reconstruction plate (RP) in mandibular defect reconstruction in an animal model. MATERIALS AND

methodsFifteen rabbits underwent surgery to create a defect in the right side of the mandible and were randomly divided into two groups. For reconstruction of the mandibular defect, the RP group (n=5) received five-hole mini-plates without bone grafting and the CI group (n=10) received fabricated CIs based on the cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) data taken preoperatively. The CI group was further divided into two subgroups depending on the time of CBCT performance preoperatively, as follows: a six-week CI (6WCI) group (n=5) and a one-week CI (1WCI) group (n=5). Daily food intake amount (DFIA) was measured to assess the recovery rate. Radiographic images were acquired to evaluate screw quantity. CBCT and histological examination were performed in the CI subgroup after sacrifice.

resultsThe 1WCI group showed the highest value in peak average recovery rate and the fastest average recovery rate. In terms of reaching a 50% recovery rate, the 1WCI group required the least number of days as compared with the other groups (2.6±1.3 days), while the RP group required the least number of days to reach an 80% recovery rate (7.8±2.2 days). The 1WCI group showed the highest percentage of intact screws (94.3%). New bone formation was observed in the CI group during histological examination.

conclusionRabbits with mandibular defects treated with CI showed higher and faster recovery rates and more favorable screw status as compared with those treated with a five-hole mini-plate without bone graft.

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3D printingCustomized implantMandibular defectMandibular reconstructionReconstruction plate

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