Rehabilitation post maxillary and mandibular reconstruction: Current status and future approaches.

Abstract

Rehabilitation post reconstruction in head and neck cancer surgery is a vital component to improving quality of life. In this paper we discuss the current approaches to reconstruction of the maxilla and mandible and how they pertain to rehabilitation. There is a detailed discussion of dental rehabilitative challenges with different composite flaps and ways to solve those challenges. We conclude with a discussion about future approaches to reconstruction and how they will impact on improving rehabilitative outcomes and ultimately improve the quality of life of our patients.