Craniomaxillofacial reconstruction poses unique challenges due to the 3D configuration and
the importance to restore function (speech, mastication, swallowing, breathing, facial …

Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) surgery is a challenging and very demanding field that involves
the treatment of congenital and acquired conditions of the face and head. Due to the …

Simple Summary After jaw reconstruction using a fibula-free flap (FFF), an incomplete
osseous union is a complication that significantly lengthens the period until the dental …

The success of free vascularized fibular bone graft (FVFBG) has accelerated the osteo
reconstruction which results from trauma, resection of a tumor or an infectious bone …

Background Mandibular reconstruction is conventionally performed freehand, CAD/CAM-
assisted, or by using partially adjustable resection aids. CAD/CAM-assisted reconstructions …

Virtual surgical planning (VSP) and computer aided design utilization in head and neck
reconstruction has become increasingly popular within the discipline. Advocates of the …

Fibula free flaps (FFF) represent a working horse for different reconstructive scenarios in
facial surgery. While FFF were initially established for mandible reconstruction …

Background The free fibula flap is commonly referred to as a “workhorse” for head and neck
reconstruction. During our 21-year experience with this flap, we have performed several …

Objectives This retrospective study compared two mandibular reconstruction procedures—
conventional reconstruction plates (CR) and patient-specific implants (PSI)—and evaluated …

Methods Ethical approval for this project was obtained from the clinical research ethics
board at the authors' institution (H20-02621). A retrospective chart review was performed to …