Tetrafocal intraoral bone transport for mandibular reconstruction combined with free fibula flap and mandibular zygomatic implants

This retrospective study was performed to evaluate a multiple bone transport system designed to predictably and securely perform major reconstruction of the mandible, including the mandibular symphyseal area, by using a free fibula flap. The aim of this study was to present our clinical experience in using transport DO technique (TDO) for treating mandibular bony defects after tumor ablation in patients with benign tumors, combined with a free fibula flap to correct the area of the symphysis at a single surgical session, avoiding the use of grafting in the docking site for the direct contact of the transport disk and the fibula.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research