Bone reconstruction options for the Mandible Reconstruction of the lower jaw avoids severe functional and esthetic debilitation. The ideal reconstruction should re-establish oral continuity, allow for dental rehabilitation, restore sensation of the lower lip, restore...
Anatomy and physiology of the Mandible The lower jaw (mandible) consists of a horseshoe-shaped segment harboring the alveolar segment that supports the dentition. It connects posteriorly with two vertical rami, which articulate with the temporal bones via round...