Reconstruction of the maxilla using a fibula graft and virtual planning techniques.
Use of a vascularised free fibula flap has been a popular method of osseous reconstruction because of its adequate length and acceptance of dental implants. In this article we describe a case of maxillary reconstruction in which virtual planning techniques and rapid prototyping were used to insert a microvascular osteomyocutaneous fibula graft, Medpor implant, and immediate dental implants.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.
Kristian
K
Rude
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.
Torben H
TH
Thygesen
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.
Jens Ahm
JA
Sørensen
D000293:Adolescent; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D015921:Dental Implants; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D011095:Polyethylenes; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply
D015921:Dental Implants; C084562:Medpor; D011095:Polyethylenes