Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
December 2022
Functional and cosmetic defects in the maxillofacial region may result from trauma, inflammatory disease, benign or malignant tumors. There are several well established reconstructive options for restoring mandibular continuity and function. Traditionally, surgeons have used their past experience to determine the best way to perform the osteotomy, graft harvesting, and graft shaping procedures for mandibular reconstruction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Cosmetic defects after the major orofacial disease corrections may have an effect on the overall well-being of the patient. Head-and-neck cosmetic surgeries after a major episode of oral cancer impact the functional ability of the individual in several ways. In general, two types of flap are used in reconstructive surgery: microvascular free flaps and regional pedicle flaps.
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