Dental Implant Outcomes in Fibula Mandible Reconstruction with or without Vertical Distraction for Symphysis Cross-Arch Segmental Defects.

Dental implant placement complications in patients with symphysis cross-arch defect occur following single-barrel fibula mandible reconstruction due to mechanical stress of the implant. The authors compared surgical complications and implant outcomes for patients following single-barrel fibula mandible reconstruction with immediate implant placement or following completion of vertical distraction osteogenesis.