Oral rehabilitation after mandibular reconstruction using an osteocutaneous fibula free flap with endosseous implants

Abstract

Background: The development of endosseous implants and free vascularized bone grafting has permitted increased possibilities of oromandibular reconstruction in patients with oral cancer. In this study, a concept combining surgical and prosthodontic treatments for mandibular fibula free flap reconstruction after tumor surgery was made based on a classification of bone defects. A follow‐up study was performed to evaluate the treatment concept for oral rehabilitation in order to identify possible factors which may influence the functional result.