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G Bellocchio

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PubMed2003

Iliac crest free flap in oromandibular reconstruction. 13 cases study.

Oromandibular reconstruction following oncological resection is particularly challenging. In this past decade, great improvements have been made, in functional and aesthetic terms, following the introduction of composite free flaps. By means of this reconstructive technique, it is, in fact, possible to restore mandibular continuity, and, consequently, the morphology of the lower third of the face; rehabilitate mastication through osteointegrated implants, and optimise the reconstruction of soft tissue, employing the fascio-cutaneous or muscular portion of these flaps. Between January 1995 and January 2001, 70 oromandibular reconstructions employing osseous free flaps were performed in the Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery of the Ospedale Maggiore in Parma, and in 13 of these the iliac crest free flap was used. Personal experience is described regarding the indications and use of this flap.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1990

[The surgical verification of the periodontal probe and endoral radiography in assessing the bone substance loss in periodontal disease. A proposal for optimizing the methods].

It is difficult to compare levels of bone loss in periodontal disease measured by periodontal probe and X-ray and to verify them versus surgical techniques. In fact, there are relatively few published reports on the subject. To this purpose the Authors describe their personal experience using plates equipped with guide tracks and center-film boxes with personalized bites. The suitability of the two methods (probe, intraoral X-ray) to determine levels of bone loss similar to those revealed by surgical verification was assessed on the basis of an analysis of the respective bone loss in 44 sites surrounding 19 dental elements. This method, which is accurate but time-consuming, demonstrated an broadly analogous underestimate (approx. 20%) using both preoperative probe and X-ray techniques in comparison to the true level of bone loss measured during surgery.

Adult↗