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Clinical case demonstrates successful bone replacement with polycaprolactone implant in mandible, suggesting a viable reconstruction alternative.
Summary: Mandibular reduction is common in East Asia, and earlier methods entirely removed the mandibular angle. This report presents a clinical case of mandibular angle reconstruction using a custom polycaprolactone and beta-tricalcium phosphate implant. Designed via 3-dimensional modeling from computed tomography data, the implant fits precisely without requiring fixation. One year postoperatively, a computed tomography scan showed successful bone replacement, and the patient was satisfied with the contour. This technique eliminates the need for autologous grafts and offers a promising alternative to mandibular reconstructions.
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