Abstract
Tumors of the maxilla and midface are some of the most difficult to manage, not only
in terms of treatment but also in terms of achieving acceptable orofacial reconstruction.
Today, free flaps dominate the reconstructive field. Many patients can achieve successful
reconstruction after free flap transfer with a return of intelligible speech, a regular
diet, and acceptable cosmesis. Herein, the authors review free flap reconstruction
of the maxilla, with a focus on the classifications of defects, when obturators are
appropriate, types and sources of free flaps, and complications for which to beware.
Keywords
maxillary reconstruction - free flaps - maxillary prosthesis
