Osseointegration of Dental Implants Placed in Free Fibula Graft Ebenezer Vijay1,*, Ramalingam Balakrishnan2 1Professor and Head of the Department Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India 2Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India *Corresponding Author: Prof Dr. Vijay Ebenezer Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai-600100, Tamilnadu, India, Phone: 9840136328 Email: drvijayomfs@yahoo.com
Online published on 4 April, 2020. Abstract Objective The aim of this article is to review survival/success rate of dental implants inserted invascularized free fibula grafts. Background Placement of dental implants following mandibular reconstruction during ablative surgery using vascularized free fibula grafts has proved to be a successful technique to achieve good mastication and complete dental rehabilitation. Insertionof implantsinto the new mandible provides a better access to the bone, interdental relationships are easier to assess, and oral rehabilitation can be acquired in a short span of time. Result Study design, treatment methods, follow-ups, defect location, and morphology varied among studies. A definite conclusion could not be reached. Future studies with long-term follow-ups are required. Conclusion Osseointegration of dental implants is a relatively safe technique with minimal complications. Patient selection plays a vital role, dental implants may be placed primarily, thus reducing the time to oral rehabilitation. Vascularized fibula grafts are a suitable method of mandibular reconstruction and are amenable to be successful in both primary and secondary endosseous implantation. Top Keywords Free fibula, dental implantation, osseointegration. Top |