Abstract
Background
In patients with reconstructed mandibles using free fibula flaps, management of soft tissues around implants supporting dental rehabilitation, is often a clinical problem.
Aim
The aim of this paper is to describe a new technique, namely "Sub-periosteal dissection and denture-guided epithelial regeneration (SD-DGER)", as a method of peri-implant soft tissue management in these patients.
Materials and methods
The technique consists of performing a subperiosteal dissection with creation of buccal and lingual flaps. These flaps form the buccal and lingual vestibule. Implants are placed and an interim denture is immediately loaded onto the implants to guide the regenerated epithelium. A keratinized mucosal layer is formed on the bare fibula bone in six months time.
Results
This technique was successful in producing fixed keratinized epithelial tissue around implants in patients with mandibles reconstructed using the free fibula flap in patients who did not undergo radiotherapy.
Conclusion
The sub-periosteal dissection with denture guided epithelial regeneration is a predictable form of peri-implant soft tissue management in selected patients with reconstructed jaws.
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The authors would like to express their gratitude to Prof. Dr. T. V. Narayan, Bangalore, for the histologic interpretation.
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This study resulted from a part of a larger study that has been funded by the International Team for Promotion of Implantology (ITI Small Grant No. 788_2011).
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Vinay V. Kumar, P. C. Jacob and Moni A. Kuriakose declare that they have no conflict of interests.
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Kumar, V.V., Jacob, P.C. & Kuriakose, M.A. Sub-Periosteal Dissection with Denture-Guided Epithelial Regeneration: A Novel Method for Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Management in Reconstructed Mandibles. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 15, 449–455 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-015-0854-6
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