Double-Barrel Vascularized Fibula Flaps for Mandibular Reconstruction: Clinical Experience and Difficulty in Achieving Dental Implant Placement

Key Points

• Dental implant placement is impeded by factors like advanced age and postoperative radiation therapy, impacting function.
• The use of a double-barrel fibula flap in mandibular reconstruction helps restore the three-dimensional structure effectively.
• Clinical experience indicates that maintaining masticatory function with dental implants can be complicated due to these barriers.
• Understanding the limitations in achieving implant placement is crucial for improving patient outcomes in reconstructions.