A fractured mandible, from initial operation to removal of tantalum mesh. Report of a case.

Report is made of a case of fracture of the angle of the mandible. Treatment was attempted with the Sampson pericortical bone clamp, but was unsuccessful. Routine use of intraosseous wire led to a localized osteomyelitis, without union of the fracture. Treatment then was made with a particulate marrow graft contained within a tantalum mesh screen. The screen was removed 30 months postoperatively.