Vestibuloplasty for immediate dental implantation in fibular free flap for oral cancer patients undergoing mandibulectomy reconstruction: A technical note

Vestibuloplasty is fundamental to restore an oral vestibule for immediate dental implantation in fibular free flap (FFF) for oral cancer patients undergoing mandibulectomy reconstruction. Double surgical team including reconstructive head and neck surgeon and a dental surgeon is fundamental. The fir...

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Published in:Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery oral and maxillofacial surgery, 2022-10, Vol.123 (5), p.505-509
Main Authors: Bouaoud, Jebrane, Descols, Pierre, De Kerangal, Quitterie Le Gal, Honart, Jean-François, Moya-Plana, Antoine, Temam, Stephane, Brau, Jean-Jacques, D'andrea, Grégoire, Benmoussa, Nadia
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Language:English
Subjects:
Dental implants
Free flap
Oral cancer
Radiotherapy
Reconstruction
Vestibuloplasty
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Summary:Vestibuloplasty is fundamental to restore an oral vestibule for immediate dental implantation in fibular free flap (FFF) for oral cancer patients undergoing mandibulectomy reconstruction. Double surgical team including reconstructive head and neck surgeon and a dental surgeon is fundamental. The first step of the vestibuloplasty is to identify the skin perforator. The second step is to thin the FFF skin island as much as necessary to facilitate: i-the reinset into the gingivobuccal sulcus while creating enough space in the oral vestibule for the future dental prosthesis and ii-the exposition of dental implants. The third step is to create a percutaneous access to the implants through the FFF skin paddle using a dermatologic punch while preserving a large oral vestibule. The fourth step is the skin reinsertion into the gingivobuccal sulcus and closure. Realizing vestibuloplasty before radiotherapy allows prevention of soft tissue contraction and osteoradionecrosis while reducing the necessary time for a complete dental rehabilitation and improving patient quality of life.
ISSN:2468-7855
2468-7855
DOI:10.1016/j.jormas.2021.10.011