[Postponed osteoplasty of the mandible with revascularized grafts]

Basing on the results of treatment of 5 patients, the authors claim that revascularized transplants from the iliac crest may be employed for osteogenic osteoplasty of mandibular defects combined with coarse cicatricial changes in soft tissues and bone fragment atrophy. The advantages of bone, muscle, and skin transplants are discussed, permitting monitoring of blood supply to the transplanted tissue from the skin status.