Table 2 Distribution of Cases by Etiology of Defects (N = 178)
From: Reconstruction of mandibular defects - clinical retrospective research over a 10-year period -
| ETIOLOGY | NO. OF PATIENTS | PERCENTAGE |
|---|---|---|
| ONCOLOGICAL RES. | 75 | 42.1% |
| TMJ ANKYLOSIS | 35 | 19.6% |
| POST-TRAUMATIC | 44 | 24.7% |
| OSTEOMYELITIS OF MANDIBLE | 24 | 13.5% |
| TOTAL | 178 | 100 % |