Mandibular reconstruction by "simple" bone graft.

In a series of 20 consecutive cases of mandibular reconstruction by simple bone grafting, 14 cases had a satisfactory outcome. The technique is relatively quick and simple. If the more complicated, lengthier procedures of vascularised bone grafting are used, it should be demonstrated with tetracycline labelling or early technetium 99M phosphate scanning that these grafts are contributing to immediate and active healing and are not just "taking" as simple bone grafts.