Hellem S, Olofsson J
Dept. of Oral Surgery, University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden.
J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 1988 May;16(4):173-83. doi: 10.1016/s1010-5182(88)80043-x.
Clinical results are presented which have been obtained from mandibular reconstruction with the Titanium-coated Hollow Screw and Reconstruction-Plate system (THORP) in 7 selected patients. In 3 of the patients primary bone grafting was performed with simultaneous implantation of titanium fixtures for dental reconstruction. The reconstruction-plates have shown excellent functional stability with no failures, such as loosening of screws, within an observation period up to 2 1/2 years. The system was submitted to immediate full functional loading despite the limited number of 2-3 fixation screws for each end of the plate. Among several technical advantages of the system are the possibility of lingual plate application and reconstruction with a three-dimensionally free, adjustable condylar prosthesis.
