Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Science Communicator Platform

Stay connected! Follow us on X network (Twitter):
Share this content! On (X network) By
Self-Regeneration of an Extensive Bony Defect Following Mandibular Resection Publisher



Hasheminasab M1, 2 ; Sharifi R1, 2 ; Mortazavi M3 ; Javani A4
Authors
Show Affiliations
Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Craniomaxillofacial Research Center (CMFRC), Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Orthodontics, University of the Pacific, Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA, United States
  4. 4. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Mazandaran, Iran

Source: Clinical Case Reports Published:2020


Abstract

Spontaneous bone regeneration is a rapid and uncommon formation of new bone in a previous bone defect. Preservation of periosteum as the main source of osteogenesis, young age, and genetics are possible important factors related to this phenomenon. © 2020 The Authors. Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.