A systematic review of microsurgical reconstruction of the jaws using vascularized fibula flap technique in patients with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis

Authors

  • Roberto Sacco University of Sassari; Faculty of Medicine; Department of Odontostomathology
  • Gianluca Sacco University of Sassari; Faculty of Medicine; Department of Odontostomathology
  • Alessandro Acocella University of Florence; Faculty of Medicine; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Silvana Sale University of Sassari; Faculty of Medicine; Department of Odontostomathology
  • Nicola Sacco University of Sassari; Faculty of Medicine; Department of Odontostomathology
  • Edoardo Baldoni University of Sassari; Faculty of Medicine; Department of Odontostomathology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-77572011000400001

Keywords:

Jaw diseases, Osteonecrosis, Bisphosphonates

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this systematic review was to assess the role of microsurgical reconstruction of the jaws in patients with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis, and biological complications after an observation period of at least 12 months. Material and methods: An electronic MEDLINE search supplemented by manual searching was conducted to identify studies reporting data of at least 12 months observation on the microsurgical reconstruction of the jaws in patients with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis. RESULTS: Four studies resulted eligible for the analysis yielded. Three out of five studies were free of complications, with a success rate of 100% as no recurrence of osteonecrosis was registered. CONCLUSIONS: Microsurgical reconstruction of the jaws represents a valid treatment modality in patients with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis at 3rd stage of the disease.

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Published

2011-08-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 4 (2011)

Section

nd

License

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How to Cite

A systematic review of microsurgical reconstruction of the jaws using vascularized fibula flap technique in patients with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis . (2011). Journal of Applied Oral Science, 19(4), 293-300. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-77572011000400001