Mandibular reconstruction using free vascularized iliac crest grafts and dental implants

Authors

  • Iuliu Moldovan
  • Mihai Juncar
  • Cristian Dinu
  • Florin Onisor-Gligor
  • Horatiu Rotar
  • Simion Bran
  • Grigore Baciut

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15386/cjmed-446

Keywords:

mandibular reconstruction, free vascularized flap, iliac crest graft, dental implants

Abstract

Background and aim. The mandible is frequently affected by tumor masses present in the oral cavity and is included in the tumor ablation procedure, with major functional and esthetic consequences for the patient. A method of high current interest in mandibular reconstruction is based on the use of free vascularized iliac crest grafts, followed by reconstruction using dental implants.

Methods. This study presents the case of four patients benefiting from this treatment method, and monitors the treatment stages and their clinical evolution after mandibular reconstruction and dental implant placement.

Results. The postoperative evolution of the patients was favorable, with the integration of the iliac crest grafts and dental implants. After prosthetic loading, the masticatory as well as the esthetic function of the patients was restored to a standard close to the initial one.

Conclusions. This mandibular reconstruction method proved to be effective, with a high degree of reliability and a significant improvement of the patients’ quality of life.

Author Biographies

Iuliu Moldovan, “Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca

Oral and Maxilofacial Surgery Departement

Mihai Juncar, “Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca

Oral and Maxilofacial Surgery Departement

Cristian Dinu, “Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca

Oral and Maxilofacial Surgery Departement

Florin Onisor-Gligor, “Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca

Oral and Maxilofacial Surgery Departement

Horatiu Rotar, “Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca

Oral and Maxilofacial Surgery Departement

Simion Bran, “Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca

Oral and Maxilofacial Surgery Departement

Grigore Baciut, “Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca

Oral and Maxilofacial Surgery Departement

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Published

2015-06-19

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Moldovan I, Juncar M, Dinu C, Onisor-Gligor F, Rotar H, Bran S, Baciut G. Mandibular reconstruction using free vascularized iliac crest grafts and dental implants. Med Pharm Rep [Internet]. 2015 Jun. 19 [cited 2025 Oct. 5];88(3):391-4. Available from: https://medpharmareports.com/index.php/mpr/article/view/446

Issue

Vol. 88 No. 3 (2015)

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Original Research

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