title: Oral rehabilitation with implant-retained prostheses following ablative surgery and reconstruction with free flaps.
abstract: Ablative surgery of the oral tissues may result in significant facial deformity, poor oral function, and psychologic detriment. Immediate surgical reconstruction with vascularized free flaps has become increasingly popular, but the oral rehabilitation of these patients with conventional dental prostheses is usually unsuccessful. The results and clinical experiences of treating a group of 17 patients with ablative surgery, immediate reconstruction with free flaps, and restoration with mandibular implant-retained prostheses are presented after follow-up periods of 6 months to 7 years. Most patients expressed a high degree of satisfaction with their prostheses. General principles and guidelines for the provision of this effective treatment modality are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Liverpool University Dental Hospital, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Hayter
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Cawood
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Howell
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery; D009065:Mouth Rehabilitation; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D013524:Surgical Flaps
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants