Unique Application of the Jaw-in-a-Day Technique in a Case of Trauma.

Nunez, Alberto; Pak, Kaitlynne Y; Kupferman, Steven; Lee, Jay K; Mallen-St Clair, Jon · Laryngoscope · 2025

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Abstract

Mandibular reconstruction with a fibula free flap is often used for advanced oral malignancies, osteonecrosis, or benign tumors to restore function and appearance after segmental mandibulectomy. The "Jaw in a Day" (JIAD) technique enables immediate restoration of form and function with a fibula free flap, implants, and a temporary prosthesis. This case reports the unique use of the JIAD technique in a young female patient with a traumatic mandibular nonunion fracture and chronic osteomyelitis, demonstrating its efficacy in significantly enhancing her quality of life. Laryngoscope, 135:2331-2334, 2025.

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