Oral Surg Oral Med O
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This study assessed the incidence of complications and revisions after primary temporary AO plate reconstructions of the mandible performed from 1971 through 1996. ⋯ This study showed primary temporary AO plate reconstructions after composite mandibular resection to be associated with a high rate of complications and revisions. The results emphasize the need to relate outcome measures to site-related and treatment-related parameters.