Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 66, Issue 12 , Pages 2515-2523 , December 2008

Outcome Analysis of Mandibular Condylar Replacements in Tumor and Trauma Reconstruction: A Prospective Analysis of 131 Cases With Long-Term Follow-Up

  • Robert E. Marx, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Professor of Surgery and Chief, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Marx: Miller School of Medicine, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Miami, 9380 SW 150th Street, Suite 190, Miami, FL 33157
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  • Joseph E. Cillo Jr, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Attending Surgeon, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Alleghany General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
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  • Vishtasb Broumand, DMD, MD

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Daytona Beach, and Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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  • Juan J. Ulloa, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Fellow in Tumor and Reconstructive Surgery, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL

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PII: S0278-2391(07)02109-X

doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2007.12.005

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 66, Issue 12 , Pages 2515-2523 , December 2008

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