Prosthetic Management of Flap-Related Complications Following Glossectomy in Locally Advanced Tongue Cancer.

Total glossectomy defects resulting from postoncologic resection are commonly reconstructed with locoregional or free flaps. However, effectively managing complications that may arise after reconstruction can be a significant challenge. We present a unique case series describing prosthetic management of flap-related complications following glossectomy in patients treated for locally advanced tongue cancer.

A review on the classification of mandibulectomy defects and suggested criteria for a universal description.

Statement Of Problem: Several mandibular defect classifications after oncological resection have been proposed with no universal acceptance among surgeons and prosthodontists. Established criteria for describing these mandibulectomy defects are lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to analyze the classification systems of mandibular defects available in the scientific literature, provide a critical appraisal, and identify the criteria necessary for a universal description of mandibular discontinuity defects.

Comparative Evaluation of Three Abutment-Implant Interfaces on Stress Distribution in and Around Different Implant Systems: A Finite Element Analysis.

Aim: This study was conducted to compare and evaluate the effect of three abutment-implant connections on stress distribution around three different implants under similar material properties and loading condition using finite element analysis (FEA).

Materials And Methods: Three different types of implant-abutment connections were selected. The features of these connections are Sample A: Tri-channel internal connection (Nobel Biocare); Sample B: Internal conical-hex Morse Taper (ADIN); and Sample C: Internal octa-Morse taper method (Osstem).