Alloplastic reconstruction of the mandible after subtotal mandibulectomy for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: An update of the method

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Abstract

Background: Reconstruction of continuity defects following osteonecrosis in multimorbid patients is challenging. In all cases of the predescribed palliative treatment method for alloplastic mandible reconstruction, plate fractures were detected in follow-up. We hypothesized that a modification could avoid these fractures, leading to stable long-term results. Methods: This retrospective study compares the original method with a modification using single, laser-sintered CAD–CAM plates instead of manually bent miniplates. The predescribed shuttering technique was used to reconstruct the mandible in its original shape with bone cement. Results: Uneventful wound healing was observed in 86% of the cases after modification of the method. No implant or plate fracture occurred. Conclusions: The presented method should be considered as a treatment option for mandible reconstruction in elderly, multimorbid patients in palliative situations. The results of this study suggest that the modification of the method leads to significantly improved long-term stability. Donor site morbidity is avoided with this method of palliative surgery.

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2638-2648
Number of pages11
JournalHead and Neck
Volume45
Issue number10
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

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PubMed 37622613

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  • ARONJ, MRONJ, Palacos® reconstruction, alloplastic reconstruction, mandible reconstruction, medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, Mandibular Osteotomy/methods, Humans, Mandible/surgery, Mandibular Reconstruction/methods, Aged, Retrospective Studies, Osteonecrosis/surgery, Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw/surgery