title: Mandibular reconstruction with fibula osteoseptocutaneous free flap and osseointegrated dental implants.
abstract: The fibula osteoseptocutaneous free flap is ideal for reconstruction of composite mandible defects. Osseointegration is possible and advantageous. Primary osseointegration of dental implants is a safe and reliable procedure in selected groups of patients, promoting early total oral rehabilitation with restoration of both function and cosmesis. Further studies are necessary to assess the specific indications for osseointegration teeth in patients with malignant tumors and in those patients who have received radiation therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kildal
authors.forename: F C
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Wei
authors.forename: Y M
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D005360:Fibula; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008338:Mandibular Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps