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A Postoperative Evaluation Guideline for Computer-Assisted Reconstruction of the Mandible
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Published on: January 28, 2020

Reconstruction of mandibular defects.

Harvey Chim, Christopher J Salgado, Samir Mardini

    Seminars in Plastic Surgery
    |May 3, 2012
    PubMed
    Summary

    Mandibular defects from lesions, trauma, or osteoradionecrosis require reconstruction. Vascularized bone flaps, particularly the fibula flap, offer optimal outcomes for restoring function and aesthetics in mandible reconstruction.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Reconstructive Surgery
    • Biomaterials Science

    Background:

    • Mandibular defects are common, arising from tumor resection, trauma, or osteoradionecrosis.
    • Classification of defects considers location, extent, and involvement of surrounding tissues.
    • Vascularized bone flaps are crucial for functional and aesthetic reconstruction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the classification and approaches to mandibular defect reconstruction.
    • To elaborate on commonly used free osteocutaneous flaps for mandible reconstruction.
    • To discuss osseointegrated implants and recent advancements in the field.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review focusing on mandibular reconstruction techniques.
    • Analysis of defect classification systems.
    Keywords:
    Bone flapcondylefibular flapmandibleosseointegrated implantosteocutaneous flap

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  • Evaluation of different vascularized bone flaps (fibula, iliac crest, scapula, radial forearm).
  • Review of osseointegrated implant indications and outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • The fibula flap is considered the gold standard for mandible reconstruction.
    • Vascularized bone flaps provide superior functional and aesthetic results.
    • Osseointegrated implants offer viable solutions for specific mandibular reconstruction scenarios.
    • Recent advances are improving reconstructive outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective reconstruction of mandibular defects relies on accurate classification and appropriate flap selection.
    • Free vascularized osteocutaneous flaps, especially the fibula flap, are key to successful mandible reconstruction.
    • Osseointegrated implants and emerging technologies represent significant progress in restoring mandibular form and function.