Three-dimensional printed titanium mesh combined with iliac cancellous bone in the reconstruction of mandibular defects secondary to ameloblastoma resection

Abstract Background The reconstruction of large mandibular defects is a challenge, and free vascularized bone flaps are most commonly used. However, the precision and symmetry of this repair are deficient, and patients have a risk of vascular embolism, flap necrosis, and donor site complications. Th...

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Main Authors: Zhiyang Zhao, Shunyao Shen, Meng Li, Guofang Shen, Guanrong Ding, Hongbo Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03386-0