Biomechanical evaluation of CAD/CAM magnesium miniplates as a fixation strategy for the treatment of segmental mandibular reconstruction with a fibula free flap

Philipp Ruf, Vincenzo Orassi, Heilwig Fischer, Claudius Steffen, Kilian Kreutzer, Georg N. Duda, Max Heiland, Sara Checa, Carsten Rendenbach

Abstract: Highlights•Promising fixation strategy for one-segmental mandibular reconstruction.•Short titanium reconstruction plate with mix of titanium and magnesium miniplates.•Parallel pairing of titanium and magnesium plates is protective for magnesium.•Increased local strains under magnesium fixation could enhance bone healing.