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- Title
Osseointegration of Dental Implants Placed in Free Fibula Graft.
- Authors
Ebenezer, Vijay; Ramalingam, Balakrishnan
- Abstract
Objective: The aim of this article is to review survival/success rate of dental implants inserted invascularized free fibula grafts. Background: Placement of dental implants following mandibular reconstruction during ablative surgery using vascularized free fibula grafts has proved to be a successful technique to achieve good mastication and complete dental rehabilitation. Insertion of implants into the new mandible provides a better access to the bone, interdental relationships are easier to assess, and oral rehabilitation can be acquired in a short span of time. Result: Study design, treatment methods, follow-ups, defect location, and morphology varied among studies. A definite conclusion could not be reached. Future studies with long-term follow-ups are required. Conclusion: Osseointegration of dental implants is a relatively safe technique with minimal complications. Patient selection plays a vital role, dental implants may be placed primarily, thus reducing the time to oral rehabilitation. Vascularized fibula grafts are a suitable method of mandibular reconstruction and are amenable to be successful in both primary and secondary endosseous implantation.
- Publication
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 2019, Vol 10, Issue 12, p2292
- ISSN
0976-0245
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.37506/v10/i12/2019/ijphrd/192350