[Reconstruction of extensive mandibular defects with the use of Osteo-Mesh and a bone graft. A preliminary report]. / La ricostruzione degli ampi difetti mandibolari con l'uso di Osteo-Mesh ed innesto d'osso. Rapporto preliminare.

In the reconstruction of extensive bone defects of the facial skeleton, bone grafts are taken for granted even though the handling and stress such grafts are subjected to do not always guarantee the functional and aesthetic result. The use of a special kind of prosthesis (osteo-mesh) consisting of the synthesis of two biocompatible substances (polyurethane and dacron) with bone graft, preferably iliac spongiosa, is suggested by the preliminary experience of the Authors, as a good solution for the achievement of a satisfactory result.

[A case of true congenital temporo-mandibular ankylosis]. / Su di un caso di vera anchilosi temporo-mandibolare congenita.

A case of true temporomandibular ankylosis surgically treated at 8 months is presented. A thorough review of the literature suggests that this is one of the few cases of truly congenital temporomandibular ankylosis to be reported. After an introductory note on aetiopathogenesis and a discussion of associated malformations, it is concluded that the case may represent an atypical form of Franceschetti's syndrome.