“…7,8 In an increasing number of patients, however, this is not feasible or highly risky due to various concomitant and underlying diseases, so that a solely alloplastic reconstruction, usually using a titanium reconstruction plate, remains the last choice. [9][10][11] Still, problems with purely alloplastic mandibular reconstruction continue to be hardware-associated complications such as plate fractures or loosening of screws. 4,[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] An important reason for this seem to be microcracks in the plate, which are produced during contouring with the aid of bending tools.…”