{"product_id":"9783642717581","title":"Functional Reconstruction of the Mandible: Experimental Foundations and Clinical Experience","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFunctional Reconstruction of the Mandible: Experimental Foundations and Clinical Experience\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSchmoker, Roland R.; Müller, M.E.; Telger, Terry C.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince 1958 the Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (ASIF) has worked to establish the experimental and biomechanical prin­ ciples of the operative treatment of fractures. It has been proven that immediate, pain-free mobilization, made possible by stable internal fixation, is the key to restoring function in a fractured extremity. The same principles were applied in 1972173 by Roland Schmoker, who developed a universal plate and sophisticated instrument set designed initially for the treatment of comminuted fractures of the mandible. To extend the applications of his plate to reconstructions after ex­ tensive tumor resections, he supplemented the device with tem­ poromandibular joint prostheses and anchoring elements for the at­ tachment of dentures. He first tested the functional stability of these implants experimentally in sheep. Later he found that the minipig had a more human-like jaw shape and masticatory action, and so he tested the implants in 37 mini pigs that underwent extensive mandibular re­ sections without bone grafting, using sequential dye injections and postoperative weight gain to chart the progress of osseous regener­ ation. Seven other animals were not operated and served as controls.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2011-12-06\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783642717581\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-642-71756-7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 244.0cm x170.0cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 120.0\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Berlin Heidelberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44422577324172,"sku":"9783642717581","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783642717581_c823c07c-6b33-4c97-b14f-30ce73f54c51.jpg?v=1758684760","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783642717581","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}