Masticatory Rehabilitation of a Patient With Cleft Lip and Palate Malformation Using a Maxillary Full-Arch Reconstruction With a Prefabricated Fibula Flap

Nkenke E, Vairaktaris E, Schlittenbauer T, Eitner S (2016)


Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2016

Journal

Book Volume: 53

Pages Range: 736-740

Journal Issue: 6

DOI: 10.1597/15-051

Abstract

For full-arch reconstruction of an atrophied cleft maxilla with missing premaxilla, a prefabricated microvascular free bony flap is a relevant option. A fibula flap was prefabricated in a cleft patient who received six dental implants and an epithelial layer. Six weeks later, maxillary reconstruction was performed. The inpatient period could be confined to 2 weeks. A fixed provisional prosthesis was delivered after an additional 2 weeks. A prefabricated flap allows for the reduction of the interval without a dental prosthesis to only a few weeks, even when a complex full-arch reconstruction of the maxilla is required.

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APA:

Nkenke, E., Vairaktaris, E., Schlittenbauer, T., & Eitner, S. (2016). Masticatory Rehabilitation of a Patient With Cleft Lip and Palate Malformation Using a Maxillary Full-Arch Reconstruction With a Prefabricated Fibula Flap. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 53(6), 736-740. https://dx.doi.org/10.1597/15-051

MLA:

Nkenke, Emeka, et al. "Masticatory Rehabilitation of a Patient With Cleft Lip and Palate Malformation Using a Maxillary Full-Arch Reconstruction With a Prefabricated Fibula Flap." Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 53.6 (2016): 736-740.

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