Development of stable peri-implant soft tissue and mentolabial sulcus depth with an implant-retained soft tissue conformer after osteocutaneous flap reconstruction

Int J Prosthodont. 2013 May-Jun;26(3):265-7. doi: 10.11607/ijp.3410.

Abstract

Excessive soft tissue bulk, movement, chronic inflammation, and hypertrophy in periimplant areas pose challenges for long-term management of peri-implant soft tissues surrounding osteocutaneous flap reconstructions. A case history report is presented on the predictable establishment of stable peri-implant soft tissue and improved mentolabial sulcus depth in a patient treated for high-grade osteosarcoma of the mandible. Following surgical resection, reconstruction with osteocutaneous fibula free flap, and endosseous implant placement, a combined surgical and prosthetic approach was used through a lip switch vestibuloplasty and an implant-retained soft tissue conformer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous
  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported*
  • Denture, Partial, Removable
  • Female
  • Free Tissue Flaps
  • Gingiva / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Lip / pathology
  • Mandible / surgery
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / rehabilitation*
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / surgery
  • Microsurgery / methods
  • Osteosarcoma / rehabilitation
  • Osteosarcoma / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Vestibuloplasty / instrumentation*
  • Vestibuloplasty / methods*

Substances

  • Dental Implants