Impression technique for nonosseous free-tissue transfer reconstruction after cranioorbitomaxillary resection: A clinical report.
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.
Dumbrigue
H B
HB
Department of Hospital Dentistry, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA.
Arcuri
M R
MR
Funk
G F
GF
LaVelle
W E
WE
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*