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Computer-assisted planning may help to reconstruct mandibular defects in a patient-specific and precise manner. Herein, we present a newly-developed workflow for secondary mandibular reconstruction using FFF; it comprises digital planning and in-house manufacturing to perform precise secondary mandible reconstruction. This method utilizes a newly designed positioning device to ensure the precise positioning of the fibula segments in relation to each other and the mandibular stumps. 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