
Functional Reconstruction of the Mandible
Experimental Foundations and Clinical Experience
Roland R. Schmoker(Author)
Springer (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 14. April 1987
Book
Hardback
VIII, 120 pages
978-3-540-17368-7 (ISBN)
Description
Since 1958 the Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (ASIF) has worked to establish the experimental and biomechanical prin ciples of the operative treatment of fractures. It has been proven that immediate, pain-free mobilization, made possible by stable internal fixation, is the key to restoring function in a fractured extremity. The same principles were applied in 1972173 by Roland Schmoker, who developed a universal plate and sophisticated instrument set designed initially for the treatment of comminuted fractures of the mandible. To extend the applications of his plate to reconstructions after ex tensive tumor resections, he supplemented the device with tem poromandibular joint prostheses and anchoring elements for the at tachment of dentures. He first tested the functional stability of these implants experimentally in sheep. Later he found that the minipig had a more human-like jaw shape and masticatory action, and so he tested the implants in 37 mini pigs that underwent extensive mandibular re sections without bone grafting, using sequential dye injections and postoperative weight gain to chart the progress of osseous regener ation. Seven other animals were not operated and served as controls.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Heidelberg
Germany
Publishing group
Springer Berlin
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
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biography
Weight
380 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-540-17368-7 (9783540173687)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-71756-7
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Content
1 Historical Review.- 2 Evaluation of Preexisting Methods.- 3 Statement of Problem.- I: Experimental Studies.- Materials and Methods.- 1 Implants.- 1.1 Mandibular Reconstruction Plate.- 1.2 Condylar Prosthesis.- 1.3 Reconstruction Plate with Condylar Head.- 1.4 Anchoring Element for Abutments.- 2 Animal Experiments.- 2.1 Experimental Animal.- 2.2 Experimental Design.- 2.3 Operating Technique.- 2.4 Postoperative Follow-Ups.- 2.5 Necropsy.- 2.6 Technique of Examination.- Results.- Discussion.- 1 Discussion of the Method.- 2 Discussion of Results.- 3 Clinical Significance.- II: Clinical Application.- Materials, Methods, and Results.- Discussion.- Conclusions.- Acknowledgments.- References.