Objectives: this report describes the masticatory implant- supported rehabilitation of a patient undergoing resection for mandibular ameloblastoma.
Case report: in the reported case the patient underwent resection and reconstruction with a fibula flap for masticatory rehabilitation of 7 implants at the level of the mandible.
Discussion: ameloblastoma is a benign locally invasive tumor of maxillary bones that often causes facial disfigurement. The dental management of the patient requires a collaboration of various specialists such as anesthetists, maxillofacial surgeons, and dentists.
Conclusions: in patients with oral cancers such as ameloblastoma, the correct planning of surgery for the tumor resection as well as prosthetic rehabilitation are crucial. Osseointegrated implants open a new perspective of treatment to improve the quality of life of patients resected for cancer.
Keywords: ameloblastoma; fibula free flap; mandibular reconstruction; oral rehabilitation.