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Functional Reconstruction of the Mandible

Experimental Foundations and Clinical Experience

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  • © 1987

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Authors:
  1. Roland R. Schmoker

    1. Spezialarzt FMH für Plastische und Wiederherstellungs-Chirurgie Lindenhofspital, Bern, Switzerland

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Since 1958 the Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (ASIF) has worked to establish the experimental and biomechanical prin­ ciples of the operative treatment of fractures. It has been proven that immediate, pain-free mobilization, made possible by stable internal fixation, is the key to restoring function in a fractured extremity. The same principles were applied in 1972173 by Roland Schmoker, who developed a universal plate and sophisticated instrument set designed initially for the treatment of comminuted fractures of the mandible. To extend the applications of his plate to reconstructions after ex­ tensive tumor resections, he supplemented the device with tem­ poromandibular joint prostheses and anchoring elements for the at­ tachment of dentures. He first tested the functional stability of these implants experimentally in sheep. Later he found that the minipig had a more human-like jaw shape and masticatory action, and so he tested the implants in 37 mini pigs that underwent extensive mandibular re­ sections without bone grafting, using sequential dye injections and postoperative weight gain to chart the progress of osseous regener­ ation. Seven other animals were not operated and served as controls.

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-VIII
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  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Introduction

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      Pages 1-21

  3. Experimental Studies

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 23-23
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    2. Materials and Methods

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      Pages 23-57

    3. Results

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      Pages 58-69

    4. Discussion

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      Pages 69-77

  4. Clinical Application

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 79-79
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    2. Materials, Methods, and Results

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      Pages 79-98

    3. Discussion

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      Pages 98-102

    4. Conclusions

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      Pages 103-104

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 105-120
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Spezialarzt FMH für Plastische und Wiederherstellungs-Chirurgie Lindenhofspital, Bern, Switzerland

    Roland R. Schmoker

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Functional Reconstruction of the Mandible

  • Book Subtitle: Experimental Foundations and Clinical Experience

  • Authors: Roland R. Schmoker

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-71756-7

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1987

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-71758-1Published: 06 December 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-71756-7Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 120

  • Topics: Dentistry, Conservative Orthopedics

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