title: Impression technique for nonosseous free-tissue transfer reconstruction after cranioorbitomaxillary resection: A clinical report.
abstract: The use of vascularized free-tissue transfers has given the head and neck surgeon the ability to offer enhanced oncologic therapy with less risk of exposing vital structures to the aerodigestive tract. Resulting free-flap tissue consistencies and contours inhibit the successful use of routine impression techniques. The technique described in this clinical report uses a previously reported procedure to obtain an accurate impression of residual palatal and free-flap structures. The significance of this technique is that it improves the tissue reproduction of surgically closed palatal defects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hospital Dentistry, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA.
authors.forename: H B
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Dumbrigue
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Arcuri
authors.forename: G F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Funk
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: LaVelle
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D003399:Craniotomy; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003779:Denture Design; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008444:Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000637:transplantation*; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery*; D017233:Orbit Evisceration; D010027:Osteotomy; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000473:pathology; D012886:Skull / Q000601:surgery*