A customized mandibular reconstruction implant with integrated dental implants to treat mandibular continuity defects

Philipp Sembdner; Jutta Markwardt; Matthias C. Schulz; Raoul Lesche; Hans�Jürgen Ullrich; Gert Richter; Heike Meißner; Bernd Reitemeier

Volume : VI, Issue : XI, November - 2016

A customized mandibular reconstruction implant with integrated dental implants to treat mandibular continuity defects

Philipp Sembdner, Jutta Markwardt, Matthias C. Schulz, Raoul Lesche, Hans J Rgen Ullrich, Gert Richter, Heike Mei Ner, Bernd Reitemeier

Abstract :

In cases of mandibular continuity defects following tumor resection or comminuted fractures the functionality of the orofacial system is severely impaired. Dislocation of the remaining stumps by muscular tension hampering a stable occlusion and food ingestion might be a consequence. By applying pre–faicated idging plates a satisfying compensation is mostly not achieved yet. A potential approach using a customized mandibular reconstruction implant and integrated dental implants is presented based on the treatment of an initial patient case. The customized mandibular reconstruction implant might serve as a pre–requisite to minimize the functional disruption of the orofacial system and as support for a sufficient oral rehabilitation. The medical and engineering cooperation required to perform such a new treatment is described in the presented case.