Prosthetic design related to peri-implant bone resorption in microvascular free fibular flap among patients with oral cancer: A retrospective clinical study

ConclusionsCrown-to-implant ratios were not significantly correlated with maximal occlusal force or fibular resorption around dental implants. Increasing the length of the reconstructed mandibular implant-supported prosthesis in the fibular flap will reduce occlusal force. The rehabilitated mandibular dental length should be as long as the maxillary arch for optimum occlusal stress distribution to maintain the peri-implant fibula bone level.
Source: The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research