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Short dental implants in microvascular free flap DCIA: A case report
Barbora Hocková1, Rastislav Slávik1, Basel Azar2,3
1Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, F. D. Roosevelt University Hospital, Banská Bystrica 974 01, Slovak Republic.
Heliyon
|August 8, 2024
Summary
This case report details successful restoration with short dental implants in a deep circumflex iliac artery (DCIA) free flap used for mandibular reconstruction. The protocol ensured flap viability and achieved excellent aesthetic and functional outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Dental Implantology
Background:
- Dental implants in microvascular free flaps for mandibular reconstruction are established.
- Limited data exists on restorative protocols using short implants in deep circumflex iliac artery (DCIA) free flaps.
