Reconstruction of Maxillectomy Defects

Abstract
Maxillectomy defects can result from the surgical treatment of maxillary benign and malignant pathologies. The reconstruction of maxillectomy defects follows a defect-driven approach and must also take into consideration patient, pathologic, and treatment-related factors. The reconstructive surgeon should consider a wide range of reconstructive options including obturator prostheses, locoregional flaps, free tissue transfer, dental implantation, and patient specific prostheses. Technological advances including navigation, computer-aided design, and 3D printing can be used to optimize reconstructive outcomes in these cases.

Learning Objectives
1. Understand maxillectomy defect classification systems
2. Understand principles of reconstruction of maxillectomy defects
3. Understand the options for maxillectomy defects
4. Understand emerging technologies for maxillary reconstruction