Conclusions This study demonstrated the trends in functional measurements over time following mandibular reconstruction and identified a significant trend in association between excessive post-operative bite force and incomplete osseous union.
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Prospective functional assessment after mandible reconstruction and bone healing assessment.
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Four weeks after surgery, the average bite force exceeded 200 N in the incomplete osseous union group ( N = 7), compared to 42 N ( N = 6) in the group with complete osseous union between six and twelve months ( p = 0.001), indicating a strong trend towards association of excessive bite force and incomplete osseous union in the present patient collective.