Author/Authors :
Rahpeyma, Amin Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery - Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases Research Center - Faculty of dentistry - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , khajeh Ahmadi, Saeedeh Department of oral and maxillofacial pathology - Dental Research Center - Faculty of dentistry - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Hosseini, Vahid Reza Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery - Dental Research Center - Faculty of dentistry - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Azimi, Hosseini Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery - Dental Research Center - Faculty of dentistry - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Introduction:
Coverage of bone grafts is very important in reconstructive surgery. In edentulous alveolar ridges this coverage is particularly important for supporting dental prostheses. Here we present the case of a patient with a large deficient maxillary anterior region that was reconstructed with a bilateral palatal submucosal periosteal connective tissue flap: a soft tissue reserve for upper jaw reconstructive surgeries. The bilateral pediculated palatal periosteal connective tissue flap was used for coverage of a large bone graft in the anterior maxillary region.
Conclusion:
Palatal submucosa can be used as a soft tissue reserve in upper jaw reconstructions.
