Management of massive osteolysis of the mandible: a case report.

Abstract

The management of a previously reported case of massive osteolysis of the mandible with intravenous bisphosphonate, vascularized free bone graft, and dental implants is reported. Restoration of adequate cosmetics and masticatory function was achieved. Despite the use of bisphosphonates, there were no complications with osseointegration. The reconstruction remained stable and functional 6 years afterward.

• Authors: Antonio Chi Kit Tong, Tat Ming Leung, Pik To Cheung
• Journal: Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics (Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod) Vol. 109 Issue 2 Pg. 238-41 (Feb 2010) ISSN: 1528-395X [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 20034823 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright (c) 2010 Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Bone Density Conservation Agents
• Diphosphonates
• Pamidronate

Topics

• Bone Density Conservation Agents (therapeutic use)
• Bone Transplantation
• Child
• Dental Implantation, Endosseous (methods)
• Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
• Diphosphonates (therapeutic use)
• Female
• Fibula (surgery)
• Humans
• Mandibular Diseases (therapy)
• Osteolysis, Essential (therapy)
• Pamidronate
• Surgical Flaps (blood supply)