Vascularized Bone Flaps in Oromandibular Reconstruction: A Comparative Anatomic Study of Bone Stock From Various Donor Sites to Assess Suitability for Enosseous Dental Implants

Abstract

Following ablation of oromandibular malignant neoplasms, restoration of stable retentive dentition is a prerequisite to a successful functional oral rehabilitation. This is best achieved with enosseous implants, capable of supporting a stable dental prosthesis, placed directly into vascularized bone flaps at the time of mandibular reconstruction. The implications of the results obtained in this study for gender, donor site selection, and orientation of the vascularized bone flap are discussed.