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Restoring the Jaw of Shotgun Victim

Restoring the Jaw of Shotgun Victim

A new jaw, dental implants, and replacement teeth following a shotgun injury to the face.

This patient received a dramatic shotgun injury to his jaw in a robbery in Nigeria, and was airlifted to London.

3D printing allowed a replica of his jaws to be produced before surgery. The position of a vascularised bone graft to be taken from his shoulder blade was planned using the 3-D model. The position of replacement teeth was also planned, and a fixation plate prepared, all prior to surgery.

The patient received the first ever, immediate jaw reconstruction with simultaneous dental implant placement and provision of implant supported dental bridgework.

In the course of just one procedure, the vascularised bone graft was transferred from his shoulder to the jaw to fit within the contour of the fixation plate. Implants were placed into the new jaw, and simple implant supported prosthesis was fitted, replacing the missing teeth, the gums and some of the supporting bone, providing suitable support for the lip, which was later further reconstructed using complex plastic surgery.

This traumatic gunshot injury destroyed the lower face from lower lip down

Lovely dental prosthetics, loaded immediately after jaw reconstruction - the first of its kind

Proposal for reconstruction of the jaw and dental prosthetics

The journey is now complete, thanks to his surgeons, meticulous 3D planning and effective 3D printing

It is your attention to detail and high quality scans that set you apart from your competitors

Phil Freiberger, BDS MFGDP

Quickly seen, no delay. Most welcome

E.Glover

I regularly refer patients to Cavendish Imaging for radiographs and cone beam CT. The staff are knowledgeable, helpful and also kind.

Katherine George, consultant maxillofacial and facial plastic surgeon

The operative, could not have been more helpful and nice. Also, the staff I spoke to on the phone were polite and most helpful. Very happy with the visit

R. Slotover

Thank you for being so kind and helpful throughout. I had issues getting to the appointment and your kindness and patience was much appreciated

S. Cotton

Friendly, fast, professional service. Thank you!

D. Delfavero

Walk-in clinic was very convenient and waiting time was very short.Thank you

S Griffiths

Came in with my daughter for her mouth to be scanned, both radiographers were really good with her, taking time to talk to her, explain things and put her at ease, much appreciated

E. Gowers

Overall a very prompt and efficient service

S. Foster

I was very promptly seen on arrival at the London walk-in service, the whole process required minimal time.

S. Hsu-Michel