Reconstruction of mandibular discontinuity with autogenous iliac bone graft: report of 34 consecutive patients.

This article reviews 34 consecutive reconstructions of mandibular discontinuity defects done between 1972 and 1988. All reconstructions were performed secondarily with use of free iliac crest bone grafting. The technique is described, three cases are presented in detail, and results for the entire series are tabulated. These results show a 100% graft incorporation rate along with low overall morbidity.