Evaluation of the Galea-pericranium Flap in Reconstruction of Oral Cavity Defects
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The overall objective of this study is to evaluate the safety of using the galea and pericranium (fascio-periosteal) temporal flap in the reconstruction of mandibular gingival defects.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged ≥18 years; * Patients with mandibular gingival defects involving the anterior or lateral aspect of the mandible; * Patients in whom basal structural integrity of the mandibular bone is maintained; * Patients with a minimum follow-up of 3 months; * Obtaining informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: • Patients with history of previous surgery that bilaterally altered the superficial temporal vasculature.