Random Pattern Vertically Oriented, Partial Thickness Buccinator Myomucosal Flap for Intraoral Reconstruction: A Report of Two Cases

Abstract

<strong><em>Introduction</em></strong><strong><em>:</em></strong> <br/>Reconstruction of the oral cavity witha flap design containing the buccal mucosa and buccinator muscle but excluding the facial artery and vein is the topic of these case reports. <br/><strong><em>Case Reports:</em></strong> <br/>This article uses random pattern vertically oriented partial thickness buccinator myomucosal flap for intraoral reconstruction in two cases. The first was for lining the mandibular anterior vestibule in a trauma patient. The second was for oral side coverage of bone graft in special cleft patient. In both patients, this flap survived and good bone coverage with non-keratinized mucosa was obtained. <br/><strong><em>Conclusion:</em></strong><em> </em> <br/>Thin long buccal myomucosal flap not including facial artery and vein can survive.