%0 Journal Article
%T A Bilateral Pediculated Palatal Periosteal Connective Tissue Flap for Coverage of Large Bone Grafts in the Anterior Maxillary Region
%A Amin Rahpeyma
%A Saeedeh khajehahmadi
%A Vahid Reza Hosseini
%A Hamidreza Azimi
%J Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
%D 2012
%I Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
%X 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.
%K Bone graft
%K Reconstructive surgical procedures
%K Surgical flap
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