Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate
the degree of success of nonvascularized block iliac bone
graft for mandibular reconstruction, one year post-operative.
Methods: Sixty-nine patients with segmental mandibular
resection, reconstructed by nonvascularized iliac bone grafts,
were evaluated both clinically and radiologically one year
after mandibular reconstruction.
Results: Thirty-five patients showed complete bone healing,
thirty patients showed bone healing with complications,
and four patients showed total graft necrosis.
Conclusion: Non-vascularized iliac bone graft seems to
be a reliable reconstructive option for mandibular defects up < br />to 7cm in size.