Functional reconstruction of the jaw bones using poly(l-lactide) mesh and autogenic particulate cancellous bone and marrow.

The goal of the reconstruction of jaw bone defects should be not only to recover deformities, but also to reconstruct the jaw with which the patient can perform normal functions. To achieve this purpose, it is essential that a method of promoting regeneration of physiological bone is developed so that dentures can be accommodated. In this report a new method of functional reconstruction using fresh autogenous particulate cancellous bone and marrow and a poly(L-lactide) mesh tray is presented. This method will make physiological reconstruction of the jaw possible. In the future this method is also expected to assist in the development of simultaneous functional reconstruction of the jaw bone and oral rehabilitation when dental implants are included in the tray.