title: The use of vascularized bone grafts in osseointegration. A clinical report.
abstract: This clinical report presented the concept of a vascularized bone graft for mandibular reconstruction coupled with osseointegration to achieve a superior rehabilitative result. The potential use of these two modalities enables the reconstructive team to restore functional and esthetic levels previously not possible after radical surgery. The application of this technique is not limited to cancer surgery patients, but may be advisable for patients requiring reconstruction of mandibular discontinuity.
authors.affiliation: Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, New York.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Tuminelli
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D003824:Denture, Complete; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery