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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 96, No 4, 645-650.
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Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 96, Issue 4, 645-650
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Case Reports

Clinical application of the functional matrix: mandibular reconstruction and monobloc functional therapy



MD Berkman, D Rothschild, N Trieger, and A Goldman

A 13-year-old black girl with an extensive ameloblastoma of the mandible required subtotal mandibular resection and immediate reconstruction with use of an autogenous, ipsilateral, corticocancellous graft from the iliac crest and monobic functional therapy. Twenty-seven months later, clinical evaluation showed normal mandibular function and no facial asymmetry. Bony architectural changes after 27 months included reformation of the coronoid process, angular process, and external oblique ridge; preservation of mandibular length and thickness; and maintenance of the alveolar ridge height. The reformation of the coronoid process suggests the importance of the functional matrix (temporalis muscle) in skeletal tissue growth. The monobloc appliance in conjunction with bone grafting is an effective means for transmission of biophysical stimuli and for maintenance of appropriate stress for remodeling of bone in the mandible.





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