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This study aims to provide an overview of patient characteristics, treatment modalities, and associated complications following microvascular free flap reconstructions in maxillofacial surgery, based on data from a large national tertiary c…

[PURPOSE] For the first time, this study explores the transfer precision of computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) in mandibular reconstruction with scapula free flaps (SFF). [METHODS] Patients undergoing mandibul…

[INTRODUCTION] Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) frequently requires extensive resections and microvascular free flap reconstruction, procedures associated with relevant perioperative blood loss. This study aimed to quantify transfusion r…

[BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE] With standard radiotherapy protocols after R0 resection of advanced local oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and primary reconstruction of segmental defects, a high radiation dose is applied to healthy tissue in au…

[OBJECTIVE] In the multimodal treatment of advanced head and neck malignancies, primary free flap reconstruction in a one stage procedure with tumor resection is frequently combined with adjuvant radiotherapy. Radiotherapy is known to exhib…

[OBJECTIVES] Maxillofacial reconstruction using microvascular free flaps is a well-established procedure to restore facial defects across various patients. Elderly patients face increased perioperative risks due to higher prevalence of como…

The radial forearm flap (RFF) is widely used for microvascular reconstruction in the head and neck region, but donor site complications, such as flexor tendon exposure, can impact patient recovery. This study retrospectively analyzed all pa…

Osseous non-union following free flap reconstruction of segmental mandibular defects can prolong patients' dental rehabilitation. Various plating systems have been developed to optimize biomechanical fixation, but healing may be retarded. Q…

Reconstructing complex head and neck defects using multiple simultaneous or chimeric microvascular free flaps is rare, with no established guidelines on indications. This study evaluates the indications, flap combinations, outcomes, and com…

[BACKGROUND] The fibula free flap (FFF) is a mainstay in maxillofacial reconstruction, yet donor site morbidity remains a significant clinical concern. Closure technique is a key factor influencing complication rates, but comparative data r…

Titanium patient-specific (CAD/CAM) plates are frequently used in mandibular reconstruction. However, titanium is a very stiff, non-degradable material which also induces artifacts in the imaging. Although magnesium has been proposed as a p…

[OBJECTIVE] Miniplates offer superior clinical handling and facilitate postoperative removal after mandibular reconstruction but unfavorable load distribution under high stress has been shown. This study aimed to compare the clinical outcom…

Bite force measuring devices that are generally suitable for edentulous patients or patients undergoing mandibular reconstruction are missing. This study assesses the validity of a new bite force measuring device (prototype of loadpad, nove…

[BACKGROUND] Patient-specific 3D-printed miniplates for free flap fixation in mandibular reconstruction were recently associated with enhanced osseous union. Higher mechanical strains resulting from these plates are discussed as reasons, bu…

This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes and complication rates of patient-specific 3D-printed mini- and reconstruction plates for free flap fixation in mandibular reconstruction. A retrospective monocentric study was carried out b…

[BACKGROUND] Mechanical and morphological factors have both been described to influence the rate of pseudarthrosis in mandibular reconstruction. By minimizing mechanical confounders, the present study aims to evaluate the impact of bone ori…

Computer-aided microvascular mandible reconstruction is an increasingly common procedure in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The aim of this retrospective single-centre study was to evaluate the rate and specifics of hardware removal after f…

[BACKGROUND] This study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility, clinical outcomes, and accuracy of patient-specific 3D-printed miniplates for mandible reconstruction with fibula free flaps. [METHODS] A feasibility study was conducted wi…

[OBJECTIVES] Pseudarthrosis after mandibular reconstruction leads to chronic overload of the osteosynthesis and impedes dental rehabilitation. This study evaluates the impact of gap site on osseous union in mandible reconstruction using a n…

Due to their advantages in applicability, patient-specific (CAD/CAM) reconstruction plates are increasingly used in fibula free flap mandible reconstruction. In addition, recently, CAD/CAM miniplates, with further advantages in postoperativ…

[OBJECTIVES] Evaluation of the mechanical integrity and reliability of polylactide-based miniplates for osseous free flap fixation at the mandible in an experimental study setup of a mandible reconstruction model. [MATERIAL AND METHODS] 1.…

[BACKGROUND] Titanium plate fixation of free flaps in mandibular reconstruction involves complications such as osseous non-union or imaging artefacts. Interosteotomy movement (IOM) is known to affect bone healing. This study aimed to compar…