Primary Mandibular Reconstruction with the Titanium Hollow Screw Reconstruction Plate

Evaluation of Hardware-Related Complications in Vascularized Bone Grafts With Locking Mandibular Reconstruction Plate Fixation

“…While initially developed for use with the titanium hollowscrew osseointegrating reconstruction plate (THORP), this system was eventually supplanted by modern LRMPs secondary to concerns about the THORP large screw diameter, plate profile height, and characteristics of the osteointegrated locking screws that made hardware removal difficult. 6,15 The locking system enables the screw to achieve rigid fixation of the bone graft to the plate without a need for compression of the bone graft. The LMRP acts much like an internal-external fixator.…”

Adaquate fixation of plates for stability during mandibular reconstruction

“…One problem associated with conventional plate systems is the frequent incidence of complications such as screw loosening, plate exposure and plate fractures once masticatory function is recovered (Table 1, Irish et al, 1995).…”

Surgical challenges in the treatment of advanced cases of ameloblastoma in the developing world: The authors’ experience

“…Several methods have been employed in mandibular reconstruction after the surgical removal of ameloblastoma 5,9,12 . The tissue most commonly used to reconstruct the lost osseous tissue is bone, especially in cases of subtotal or segmental mandibulectomy 5,6 .…”

“…There is a serious reduction in the quality of life of the patients following total mandibulectomy, regarding feeding, speech, appearance and saliva control as a result of lack of lip support. In cases of subtotal mandibulectomy it is easier for surgeons to reconstruct the lost hard tissue immediately after the surgical procedure for improved aesthetics and to improve the quality of life of the patient 4,8,9 . Following total mandibulectomy, the means for reconstructing lost tissues is very limited, especially in a developing country, and the overall result is an increase in postoperative morbidity (Figs 5 and 6).…”