Comparison of the Accuracy and Clinical Parameters of Patient-Specific and Conventionally Bended Plates for Mandibular Reconstruction.

Objectives: This retrospective study compared two mandibular reconstruction procedures-conventional reconstruction plates (CR) and patient-specific implants (PSI)-and evaluated their accuracy of reconstruction and clinical outcome.

Methods: Overall, 94 patients had undergone mandibular reconstruction with CR ( = 48) and PSI ( = 46). Six detectable and replicable anatomical reference points, identified computer tomography, were used for defining the mandibular dimensions.