• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제40권
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• pp.35.1-35.7
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• 2018

Background: After the resection at the mandibular site involving oral cancer, free vascularized fibular graft, a type of vascularized autograft, is often used for the mandibular reconstruction. Titanium mesh (T-mesh) and particulate cancellous bone and marrow (PCBM), however, a type of non-vascularized autograft, can also be used for the reconstruction. With the T-mesh applied even in the chin and angle areas, an aesthetic contour with adequate strength and stable fixation can be achieved, and the pores of the mesh will allow the rapid revascularization of the bone graft site. Especially, this technique does not require microvascular training; as such, the surgery time can be shortened. This advantage allows older patients to undergo the reconstructive surgery. Case presentation: Reported in this article are two cases of mandibular reconstruction using the ready-made type and custom-made type T-mesh, respectively, after mandibular resection. We had operated double blind peer-review process. A 79-year-old female patient visited the authors' clinic with gingival swelling and pain on the left mandibular region. After wide excision and segmental mandibulectomy, a pectoralis major myocutaneous flap was used to cover the intraoral defect. Fourteen months postoperatively, reconstruction using a ready-made type T-mesh (Striker-Leibinger, Freibrug, Germany) and iliac PCBM was done to repair the mandible left body defect. Another 62-year-old female patient visited the authors' clinic with pain on the right mandibular region. After wide excision and segmental mandibulectomy on the mandibular squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), reconstruction was done with a reconstruction plate and a right fibula free flap. Sixteen months postoperatively, reconstruction using a custom-made type T-mesh and iliac PCBM was done to repair the mandibular defect after the failure of the fibula free flap. The CAD-CAM T-mesh was made prior to the operation. Conclusions: In both cases, sufficient new-bone formation was observed in terms of volume and strength. In the CAD-CAM custom-made type T-mesh case, especially, it was much easier to fix screws onto the adjacent mandible, and after the removal of the mesh, the appearance of both patients improved, and the neo-mandibular body showed adequate bony volume for implant or prosthetic restoration.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.32-35
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• 2011

Purpose: Mandibular angle fractures constitute approximately 30% of mandibular fractures, and the mandibular third molar is usually in line with the fracture. This study evaluated the relationship between the extraction of a tooth in line with a mandibular angle fracture and the infection rate. Methods: One hundred and forty seven patients with mandibular angle fractures containing a tooth in line with the fracture from 2005 to 2008 were enrolled in this study. The patients were divided into two groups based on an extraction, and the infection rates were evaluated in both groups. Results: An extraction was performed in 70 patients (47.6%) and postoperative infections occurred in 14 patients (9.5%). Six (8.6%) of the 70 patients in the extraction group and 8 (10.4%) of the 77 patients in the non-extraction group had an infection. There was no significant difference between the two groups (P=0.708). Conclusion: These results show that there is no increased risk of postoperative complications when a tooth is present

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.21-33
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• 1997

부산대학교병원 교정과에서 골격성 III급 부정 교합으로 진단되어 술전교정치료를 받고 악안면구강외과에서 악교정 수술을 받은 편악 수술군 18명과 양악 수술군 24명, 총 42명을 대상으로 초진, 수술 전, 수술 직후 및 수술 후 6개월 이상 경과 후에 채득한 측모두부방사선규격사진을 이용하여 분석하였다. 편악 수술군과 양악 수술군에서 치료과정에 따른 변화를 조사하여 악교정수술후 하악의 안정성에 영향을 미치는 요소를 알아보고자 분산분석을 기초로 하여 단계적 다중 희귀 분석을 시행하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 편악 수술군에서 수술에 의한 이동량, 하악전치 고경의 변화와 술전교정치료에 의한 하악평면각의 변화 및 하악전치의 경사도 변화가 악교정 수술후 하악의 안정성을 잘 설명하였고 결정계수는 0.84이었다. 2. 양악 수술군에서 수술에 의한 하악의 후방 이동량이 악교정 수술후 하악의 안정성을 설명하였고 결정계수는 0.28이었다.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.6-14
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• 2000

Reconstruction of the composite mandibular defect resulting from ablative resection of tumor involved jaw has been challenging task to the plastic surgeon. A wide variety of different techniques were used with limited success until the advent of microsurgery. The high success rate of microsurgical procedures has allowed for significant improvement in both functional and aesthetic results. A variety of free flap donor sites have been used successfully for mandibular reconstruction. Between April of 1991 and August of 1998, 20 mandibular reconstructions were performed for oncologic defects. 4 patients underwent mandibular reconstruction with pectoralis major flap, 3 patients with free nonvascularized bone graft, 1 patient with metal plate. 12 patients underwent microvascular mandibular reconstruction(8: fibula, 4: ilium). The type of free flap was determined by the requirements of the defect. Satisfactory aesthetic and functional results were achieved in all cases without significant complications. So microvascular mandibular reconstruction should be considered as primary choice in all mandibular defect without hesitation.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.164-171
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• 2000

Purpose : This study was aimed at measuring the changes in the hyoid bone position, tongue position, and pharyngeal airway space in subjects with mandibular setback osteotomies. Methods : Twenty patients were evaluated retrospectively for their changes in pharyngeal airway space, tongue and hyoid bone positions. All patients underwent surgical mandibular setback using bilateral sagittal split osteotomies. The cephalometric analysis was performed preoperatively, and 1 week, 3-6 months, and 1 year postoperatively. Result : The hyoid bone moved inferiorly and posteriorly immediately after surgery, and it returned to the preoperative position during follow-up period. The nasopharyngeal airway space was not significantly changed after surgery. A considerable decrease in the oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal airway spaces following mandibular setback surgery was found. The upper and lower tongue was posteriorly repositioned immediately after surgery. During follow-up period, the hypopharyngeal airway space and lower tongue posture returned to the preoperative positions, but the oropharyngeal airway space and upper tongue posture were not significantly changed. The position of pogonion remarkably changed to backward immediately after surgery, but slightly anterior advancement was found during follow-up period. Conclusion : Immediately after mandibular setback surgery, the oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal airway spaces obviously decreased due to posterior and inferior repositions of the tongue and hyoid bone. During follow-up period, lower tongue and hyoid bone returned to the preoperative positions, it was related to advancement of the pogonion in this period. The narrowing of the oropharyngeal airway space and posterior movement of the upper tongue posture were relatively permanent after mandibular setback surgery. We suspected this phenomenon had an influence on maintaining the total volume of oral cavity against mandibular setback.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.51-54
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the difference between open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and intermaxillary fixation (IMF) of mandibular fractures. Methods: A total of one hundred twenty-seven patients who were treated for mandibular fractures at Chosun University Dental Hospital, from January 2008 to December 2010, and analyzed their prognoses based on the use of IMF at the time of fracture reduction. The patients were divided into two groups; the manual reduction group without IMF and IMF group. Results: After reduction of the mandibular fracture, good results were obtained with majority patients. Nonetheless, seven patients (13.0%) in manual reduction method without arch bars or IMF, developed complications after surgery. Three patients underwent IMF due to occlusal instability after surgery, while one patient underwent re-operation. Thus, a significant difference was not observed between the IMF and manual reduction groups. Conclusion: Manual reduction and IMF at mandibular simple fracture could produce good results. In case of mandibular simple fracture, it was recommended with only manual reduction without IMF or IMF during a short period.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.152-156
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• 2018

Mandibular defects lead to severe deformation and functional deficiency. Vascularized osteocutaneous tissue has been widely used to reconstruct the mandible. However, it is technically challenging to shape this type of grafts in such a manner that they resemble the configuration of the mandible. A 48-year-old female patient who underwent anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap coverage after a tongue cancer excision was diagnosed with a tumor recurrence during the follow-up. A wide excision mandibulectomy and mandibular reconstruction with an ALT flap and a titanium implant were performed. The prefabricated titanium implant was fixed to the condyle. Then, an ALT flap was harvested from the ipsilateral thigh and anastomosed. After confirming that the circulation of the flap was intact, the implant was fixed to the parasymphysis. On the radiograph taken after the surgery, the prosthesis was well positioned and overall facial shape was acceptable. There was no postoperative complication during the follow-up period, 1 year and 2 months. The prefabricated implant allows the restoration of facial symmetry without harvesting autologous bone and it is a safe and effective surgical option for mandibular reconstruction.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.45-51
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• 2021

Background: Mandibular deficiency leading to facial asymmetry causes cosmetic deformity as well as psychological stigma for the patient. Correction of these mandibular asymmetries is a major challenge. The study investigates the efficacy of bidirectional mandible distraction for the treatment of mandibular deficiency. Methods: This prospective study included six individuals aged between 17 and 24.4 years. Five patients had hemifacial microsomia and one had unilateral temporomandibular joint ankyloses. All patients underwent mandibular distraction osteogenesis. Postoperative skeletal changes in affected mandible, and changes in occlusal plane and oral commissure cant were evaluated using three-dimensional reconstruction. Patient satisfaction and understanding of the procedure were assessed through three questionnaires administered during pre-distraction, distraction and post-distraction phases. Results: In pre-distraction phase, aesthetic appearance seemed to be the primary indication for surgery. In distraction phase, pain while chewing was the primary handicap. In post-distraction phase all patients were satisfied with the aesthetic outcome. The facial deformity was improved through mandibular distraction osteogenesis. On the affected side in all the patients, height and length of the mandible increased. Canting of the occlusal plane and oral commissure was corrected. Conclusion: Bidirectional mandible distraction is an effective treatment for correction of mandible deformities in adult patients.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.367-375
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• 2000

하악전돌증(mandibular prognathism or mandibular prognathic patient) 환자의 경우 전후방과 수직적 악골(maxilla)의 부조화정도가 심하거나 안면측모(facial profile)에 대한 심미적 인식도가 클 때에는 교정치료만으로는 심미적으로 만족한 결과를 얻기가 어려우므로 악교정수술(orthognathc surgery)과 병행되어야만 한다. 이럴 경우 심미적인 개선은 환자의 치료결과에 대한 만족도에 중요한 요소가 되고 있지만 미에 대한 기준을 객관화하는데는 많은 문제점을 갖고 있어 그 평가도 환자자신의 주관적인 관점에 의하여 내려지게 된다. 우리나라의 경우 얼굴심미에 대한 기준이 서구인의 외형을 선호하는 경향이 있어 전통적인 둥그런 얼굴보다는 달걀형의 갸름한 얼굴모양을 선호한다. 이 연구는 하악전돌증으로 인한 악교정수술결과 술후 얼굴폭이 넓어져 수술전보다 얼굴의 모양이 둥그렇게 되었다고 호소하는 환자가 있어 시도하게 되었다. 악교정수술전후의 안모길이 및 폭경의 변화에 관한 연구를 위하여 하악전돌증을 주소로 악교정수술을 받은 총 14명 환자(남자 8명, 여자 6명)의 정모두부방사선사진 계측(skull PA analysis)과 설문조사를 통하여 수술후의 안모변화 및 환자의 만족도에 대한 분석을 시행하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 14명의 환자중 3명($21.4\%$)이 얼굴이 넓어졌다고 답하였다. 2. 악교정수술(orthognathic surgery)후 하악골폭경 (mandibular width)은 A군은 변화가 없었으며, B군은 0.7mm 감소하였고, 안면폭경 (zygomatic width)은 A군에서는 0.45mm, B군에서는 0.66mm의 증가를 보였다. 3. 악교정수술후 얼굴길이의 변화는 A군에서는 상안면 고경(upper facial height)이 0.52mm증가, 하안면고경(lower facial height)이 1.19mm감소, 하악골 고경(mandibular height)이 0.7mm감소하였으며, B군에서는 상안면 고경이 0.67mm 감소, 하안면고경이 3.66mm 감소, 하악골 고경이 5mn감소하였다. 4. 수술후 안면폭경에 대한 안면고경(facial height)의 비율은 A군에서 $1.5\%$, B군에서 ,$3.6\%$ 감소하였다. 5. 수술후 안면폭경에 대한 하악골 길이(mandibular height)의 비율은 A군에선 $1.3\%$, B군에서 $4.4\%$ 감소하였다. 6. 수술후 하악골폭경에 대한 하악골 길이(mandibular height)의 비율은 A군에서 $1.3\%$, B군에서 $4.3\%$ 감소하였다. 7. 수술로 인한 얼굴폭의 변화는 무시할만한 것으로 판단되나 수술후 얼굴의 길이가 짧아져 상대적으로 얼굴의 폭이 넓어보일 수 있으므로 수술시 이에 대한 충분한 고려 및 환자에 대한 설명이 있어야 한다.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.289-300
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• 2006

This study was performed to investigate the influence of orthognathic surgery on the temporomandibular dysfunction in skeletal class III malocclusion. The temporomandibular joint status in 22 patients(mean age: 23.7 years) who received orthognathic surgery such as mandibular BSSRO(14 patients), maxillary Le Fort I osteotomy with mandibular BSSRO(8 patients) was evaluated by craniomandibular index. All these patients received orthognathic surgery at least 6 months ago. The mean score and standard deviation was obtained and compared with that of 22 normal individuals(mean age: 24.8years) by Student's t-test. In mandibular movement, the score of orthognathic surgery group was higher than that of the normal group. All the items except mandibular movement did not show any differences between the two groups.