National Survey on Implantation Practices for Free Bone Flaps: Key Findings and Insights.

IF 2.2 3区医学 Q2 Dentistry

Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Pub Date : 2025-02-04 DOI:10.1016/j.jormas.2025.102271

Sophie Dugast, Guilmault Leonor, Bouhier Isabelle, Olivier Airaudo, Julie Longis, Helios Bertin

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Abstract

Background: In cervico-facial oncology, reconstructive procedures aim to ensure patient survival, restore orofacial functions, and maintain esthetic outcomes. The ultimate goal of these interventions is to provide functional rehabilitation. However, dental rehabilitation following bone-free flap reconstructions remains underutilized. This study evaluates current practices in France and identify the challenges reconstructive surgeons face in implementing dental implant rehabilitation after free bone flap reconstruction in an oncological setting.

Methods: A nationwide survey was conducted across 52 French hospitals to assess practices related to free bone flap reconstructions and dental implant rehabilitation. An online questionnaire collected data on the epidemiology, rehabilitation practices, team organization, and willingness towards increasing the number of rehabilitated patients following oncological surgeries.

Results: Nineteen centers responded, highlighting diverse practices. While most centers perform over 20 free bone flap reconstructions annually, the number of patients receiving implants post-reconstruction was relatively low, with most centers reporting between one and five implant procedures in the past year. Key obstacles to implant rehabilitation included patient irradiation (61%), lack of financial support (61%), absence of a practitioner network (50%), insufficiently trained team members (33%), risk of oncological recurrence (28%), extended operating times for primary implantations (22%), and difficulties with radiological follow-up due to artifacts (17%) CONCLUSION: Despite its potential to enhance patient quality of life, dental implant rehabilitation in oncological patients remains marginal in France. This study highlights the need for standardized protocols and improved collaboration between reconstructive surgeons and dental specialists to increase the rate of rehabilitation following free bone flap reconstructions.

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Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dentistry-Oral Surgery

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2.20

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9.10%

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305

期刊介绍： J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg publishes research papers and techniques - (guest) editorials, original articles, reviews, technical notes, case reports, images, letters to the editor, guidelines - dedicated to enhancing surgical expertise in all fields relevant to oral and maxillofacial surgery: from plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face, oral surgery and medicine, … to dentofacial and maxillofacial orthopedics. Original articles include clinical or laboratory investigations and clinical or equipment reports. Reviews include narrative reviews, systematic reviews and meta-analyses. All manuscripts submitted to the journal are subjected to peer review by international experts, and must: Be written in excellent English, clear and easy to understand, precise and concise; Bring new, interesting, valid information - and improve clinical care or guide future research; Be solely the work of the author(s) stated; Not have been previously published elsewhere and not be under consideration by another journal; Be in accordance with the journal''s Guide for Authors'' instructions: manuscripts that fail to comply with these rules may be returned to the authors without being reviewed. Under no circumstances does the journal guarantee publication before the editorial board makes its final decision. The journal is indexed in the main international databases and is accessible worldwide through the ScienceDirect and ClinicalKey Platforms.