Mandibular reconstruction using iliac bone and great auricular nerve grafts and oral rehabilitation using osseointegrated implants in a patient with a large ossifying fibroma: a 10-year follow-up study.

Ossifying fibromas are bone-related benign neoplasms that are characterized by well-demarcated lesions composed of fibrocellular tissue and mineralized material with varying appearances. Although small lesions are asymptomatic, they may cause enlargement of the affected jaw and rarely require reconstructive or restorative treatments for aesthetic and functional problems. In this study, we report a 35-year-old woman who underwent multidisciplinary treatment for a large ossifying fibroma of the mandible. A segmental mandibular resection was performed, and immediate reconstruction was performed using iliac bone and great auricular nerve grafts. After consolidation of the grafted bone, oral rehabilitation was fulfilled using osseointegrated implants and a fixed prosthesis. There was no evidence of recurrence ten years after the resection of the tumor. The range of mouth opening and motion of the temporomandibular joint provided a functional mandible. The neurosensory examination revealed the recovery of sensibility of the mental region and pulpal sensitivity of the teeth. The prosthesis was stable, and no clinical or radiographic signs of implant failure were observed. Our results demonstrate that the proper combination of reconstructive and restorative treatments could result in appropriate aesthetic and functional outcomes for a period of ten years.

Implant prosthetic rehabilitation with a free fibula flap and interpositional bone grafting after a mandibulectomy: a clinical report.

This clinical report describes the multidisciplinary treatment of a 16-year-old girl diagnosed with cemento-ossifying fibroma in the mandible. The resection of the lesion and reconstruction with a free osseous fibula flap with microvascular anastomosis was performed. Four months later, interpositional bone grafting of iliac spongy bone was used to gain bone height at the treated site. Twenty-four months later, 5 dental implants were placed. After a 6-month osseointegration period, a partial screw-retained fixed dental prosthesis was fabricated. Prosthodontic planning and treatment considerations are discussed.

Two-step transport-disk distraction osteogenesis in reconstruction of mandibular defect involving body and ramus.

One-step transport-disk distraction osteogenesis (TDDO) is effective for repairing segmental mandibular defects. The authors studied whether it was effective for reconstructing angled large mandibular defects using a two-step TDDO procedure in seven patients suffering from neoplasm. In the two-step TDDO procedure, the first distraction (horizontal distraction) was initiated immediately after mandibulectomy, aimed at restoring the mandibular body. It was followed by the second distraction, which was obliquely vertical and aimed at restoring the height of the ramus. The distraction rate was set at twice 0.4mm/day. The treatment lasted for 14-18 months. The horizontal distraction length ranged from 48 to 55mm, and the vertical one from 33 to 43mm, with full ossification in the distraction area. No obvious shift of mandible, malocclusion or mouth opening limitation was observed. Patients had a regular diet and spoke clearly. In conclusion, the two-step TDDO is still an option for the reconstruction of large angled mandibular defects when patients are prudently selected, despite the long treatment period required.

Pediatric mandibular reconstruction after benign tumor ablation using a vascularized fibular flap.

This study evaluated the aesthetic and functional outcomes of vascularized fibular flaps used for pediatric mandibular reconstruction. Six pediatric patients ranging in age from 12 to 15 years underwent mandibular reconstruction using a vascularized fibula flap with a skin paddle, after benign tumor ablation. All of the flap transfers were successful, and there were no complications. Panorex radiographs showed good bone union in all patients. The flap conferred adequate support for dental rehabilitation. The mean follow-up was 24.2 months. The aesthetic and functional outcomes were normal. No patient had recurrence. A vascularized fibular flap is a very reliable method for reconstructing the pediatric mandible after benign tumor ablation.

Prosthodontic implant rehabilitation after the treatment of a pathologic lesion in the mandible: a case report.

A case is reported of an extensive ossifying fibroma involving the mandible and its successful rehabilitation by using an osseointegrated implant. The lesion was enucleated under general anesthesia along with involved teeth Nos. 35, 36, 37, and 38. Regular radiographic follow-up showed complete bone healing within the period of two years. A free-end saddle removable partial denture was avoided by the appropriate use of root-form implants.

Excision and repair of the peripheral ossifying fibroma: a report of 3 cases.

BACKGROUND: The peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF), one of the most common gingival lesions, has a recurrence rate of nearly 20%. To minimize the reappearance of this lesion, it must be completely excised. In the maxillary anterior region, total excision of a POF can result in an unsightly gingival defect. METHODS: Three cases are presented in which a POF was excised from the gingiva facial to a maxillary central incisor. One of these lesions had previously undergone 2 cycles of conservative excision and recurrence. In all cases, the lesions were excised down to bone. Each of the resulting gingival defects was repaired by a distinct plastic surgery procedure, including a laterally positioned flap, a subepithelial connective tissue graft, and a coronally positioned flap. RESULTS: The defects resulting from the biopsies were satisfactorily repaired. The patients were followed over postsurgical intervals of 10 to 30 months. None of the lesions recurred. CONCLUSIONS: It is customary to manage POF by aggressive excisional biopsy. Several different surgical approaches may potentially be used to repair the resultant gingival defect and minimize patient esthetic concerns.