title: Mandibular restoration in the cancer patient: microvascular surgery and implant prostheses.
abstract: This article deals with state of the art reconstruction and rehabilitation of the head and neck cancer patient who requires mandibular resection. The mandible can be reconstructed by microvascular free tissue transfer of bone and soft tissue from distant body sites. The dental units and missing soft tissue contours can be supported by osseointegrated implants placed in the grafted bone. This article discusses the rationale for patient selection and sequencing of this complex and rewarding rehabilitation.
authors.affiliation: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Jacob
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Reece
authors.forename: T D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D015921:Dental Implants; D003779:Denture Design; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000528:radiation effects / Q000601:surgery*; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D008833:Microcirculation / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000601:surgery; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants