Improving life quality via mandibular reconstruction: Innovations and techniques – A literature review

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Author Details : Ankush Kumar Agrawal, Aravind Anto B*, Shruti Ajmera, Amit Kumar Sharma, Vikram Sharma, Pooja Meena

Volume : 11, Issue : 4, Year : 2024

Article Page : 178-185

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.johs.2024.036

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Abstract

Mandibular abnormalities can arise from a range of causes, including illnesses, trauma to the face, and surgical excision of tumors. These conditions can significantly affect daily activities such as eating, speaking, and even grooming. These functions are impaired without appropriate repair, which has a major negative impact on an individual's quality of life. Mandibular reconstruction aims to preserve facial symmetry and allow patients to regain their normal ability to chew food by restoring both the structure and functionality of the jaw. A successful restoration also takes into account elements such as the positioning of implants to restore oral function and, in certain cases, the reconnecting of the inferior alveolar nerve to enhance feeling.Mandibular reconstruction has undergone a revolutionary change in technique over the years. These developments are still ongoing, with the goal of improving patient recovery and outcomes. This article highlights the continuous attempts to improve surgical techniques and integrate new technologies for improved patient care. It gives a general review of the historical evolution, contemporary approaches, and prospective future possibilities in mandibular reconstruction.

Keywords: Mandibular reconstruction, Bone graft, Rehabilitation, Flaps

How to cite : Agrawal A K, Aravind Anto B, Ajmera S, Sharma A K, Sharma V, Meena P, Improving life quality via mandibular reconstruction: Innovations and techniques – A literature review. J Orofac Health Sci 2024;11(4):178-185

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