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Bone Research
New bone research study findings reported from Yokohama City University, Medical Department
January 6th, 2009
In this recent study, researchers in Kanagawa, Japan conducted a study "To describe vertical distraction osteogenesis of a scapular flap and removable lip support for oral rehabilitation after surgical creation of an ablative defect of the mandible. Case report. A 70-year-old man who was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the left lower gingiva underwent segmental mandibulectomy for tumor ablation and reconstruction with a scapular bone flap." "To augment bone height of this flap, vertical distraction osteogenesis was performed. After denture fabrication, a removable lip support was placed between the implant-supported denture and the lower lip. The bone height...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-01-06)
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