@article{XIE2017, 
author = {Yuanhong XIE and Fangsong QIU and Jun ZHENG and Jingchao HONG and Chaobin PAN},
title = {Investigation of personalized titanium mesh combined with free flap for reconstruction of maxillary defect},
year = {2017},
journal = {Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases},
volume = {25},
number = {6},
pages = {375-379},
keywords = {Free flap, Personalized titanium mesh, Maxillary defect, Repair effect, Rapid prototyping technology},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.12016/j.issn.2096-1456.2017.06.007},
doi = {10.12016/j.issn.2096-1456.2017.06.007},
abstract = {ObjectiveTo explore the clinical effect of personalized titanium mesh combined with free flap in the repair of maxillary defect.Methods36 cases of maxillary defect patients as the research object were selected in our hospital during May of 2010 to May of 2016. 36 defect cases were repaired with personalized titanium mesh combined with free flap, and summarize the treatment programs to explore the value of clinical application.ResultsBy the end of follow-up, all of the flap survived, tumor recurrence rate was 5.56% with paitient satisfaction was 100%; Diplopia and dysphagia occurred in no cases; Masticatory function declined accompanied with a longer chewing time but language communication was not affected.ConclusionThe application of personalized titanium mesh and free flap repair methods in maxillary defect is significant, which effectively improve the quality of life of patients whereas still have difficulties in late denture at the same time.}
}