The Journal of the Korean dental association (대한치과의사협회지)
- Volume 15 Issue 5
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- Pages.359-364
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- 1977
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- 0376-4672(pISSN)
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- 2713-7961(eISSN)
ILIAC BONE GRAFT REPLACING TANTALUM PLATE FOR GUNSHOT WOUND OF MANDIBLE
총상으로 인한 하악골 결손 부위의 Tantalum plate 대치를 위한 장골이식에 관한 증례
- Kim, Soo-Nam (Dept. of Dentistry, Han Gang Sacred Heart Hospital. Medical College Chung Ang University) ;
- Lee, Bong-Zae (Dept. of Dentistry, Han Gang Sacred Heart Hospital. Medical College Chung Ang University) ;
- Han, Bo-Kuoon (Dept. of Dentistry, Han Gang Sacred Heart Hospital. Medical College Chung Ang University)
- Published : 1977.05.30
Abstract
Orthognathic surgery, ie, the surgical correction of congenital and acquaired anormalities of the jaws, is currently a field of vigorous activity among oral surgeons. Surgical correction of maxillofacial deformities benefits the patient both psychologically and functionally. Facial mutilation may precipitate adverse psychologic effects. Function is frequently impaired by malrelation of the jaws. In addition, speech, specifically articulation, is often handicapped in patient with severe jaw deformities. Therefore, in dealing with these patient, above mentioned problem should be considered deliberately. In this regard, the authors have treated 2 cases of mandible defect caused by gunshot and explosives with iliac bone graft. In both cases, the patient had Tantalum plate on defect area. But it became lose and gave functional disturbances. So, the authors have removed Tantalum plate and performed bone transplantation with autogenous soild iliac bone graft on that area with good results.
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