Spontaneous Regeneration of Whole Mandible After Total Mandibulectomy in a Sickle Cell Patient

摘要

Resection of the mandible and immediate reconstruction with autogenous bone graft are widely used in the treatment of ameloblastoma involving a large section of the mandible. The purpose of reconstruction is mainly to rehabilitate the patient esthetically by improving the contour of the mandible, thereby minimizing facial deformity from the defect. The patient is rehabilitated functionally and the occlusal disturbance is minimized. Primary reconstruction by bone grafting is usually advocated at the time of surgery for various reasons. The access to the surgical site is optimal because there is no fibrosis of the graft bed.