title: Refinements in mandibular reconstruction.
abstract: The new advances in the application of the prevascularized bone grafts, i.e., fibula and inner cortex iliac crest, have contributed a major advance in the field of mandibular reconstruction. Better understanding of rigid skeletal fixation and its ability during vascularized bone graft transfers further enhances flap survival and patient rehabilitation. Additional advances in techniques of osteointegration, TMJ reconstruction, and soft-tissue reconstruction have greatly augmented our ability for further refinements in this field.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Shenaq
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery