A New Jaw, A New Smile: One Woman's Experience

Having a part of your upper jaw removed because of a tumor. That's what happened to a 23-year-old woman. She had an ameloblastoma, a type of tumor that can damage your jawbone and even spread to your maxillary sinus. Doctors faced a big challenge: the area was scarred and stuck together, making it tough to insert new bone. They had to slice through strong tissue and create space for a bone graft. To keep the new bone steady and support the nearby skin, they used bone from the woman's hip and placed a titanium mesh over it. This method led to strong bone growth and made it possible to successfully place dental implants. It's a less invasive approach compared to other methods. Fixing a big hole in the upper jaw after part of it has been removed is no easy task. This story is about a young woman who went through this. She had a type of tumor called an ameloblastoma, which caused damage to her jawbone and even spread to her maxillary sinus. Doctors had a tough job ahead: the area was scarred and stuck together, which made it difficult to insert new bone. They had to cut through tough tissue and make some space for a graft. To keep the new bone stable and support the surrounding skin, they used bone from the woman's hip and covered it with a titanium mesh. This approach led to strong bone growth and allowed for successful dental implants. It's an option that can be less intrusive compared to other methods.