Immediate Reconstruction of Mandibular Defects: A Retrospective Report of 242 Cases

Our findings indicate that autogenous bone graft is the best for reconstruction of small mandibular defects. Frozen autogenous lesional mandible plus autogenous iliac or rib graft is recommended for reconstruction of large defects in the mandible. Strict patient selection, careful surgical procedure, and appropriate preoperative and postoperative nursing care are key factors in successful transplantation.