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progenitor cells. Scaffolds have been composed with a variety of natural or synthetic biomaterials (see above); their functions are to provide a struc­tural support to the cells, to be a reservoir of growth factors, and to offer a exible spatial environment for tissue remodeling. The proper­ties of the ideal scaffold include biocompatibility, appropriate mechanical strength, and suitable degradation. Furthermore, porosity, permeability, and interconnectivity are also important features for an effective and efcient diffusion of gases and nutrients; these characteristics inuence cell adhesion, migration, and proliferation within the scaffold. In a pilot study, focused on the biologi­cal compatibility of innovative dental biomateri­als, the behavior of DPSCs grown was evaluated on silicon nanoporous and mesoporous matrices; as a result, among the 28 matrices examined, sili­con scaffold functionalized with (3-aminopropyl) trimethoxysilane/toluene was found to better support the proliferation of DPSCs [44].
Depending on the clinical target, different potential tissue engineering methods could be performed. A general inductive technique con­sists in the delivery of soluble signaling mole­cules to the adjacent tissues; in this approach, growth factors are carried by a bioactive scaffold and are exploited to attract cell movement and to organize cellular behavior.
The guided tissue regeneration approach is extensively used for the treatment of periodontal diseases; in this conductive approach, the scaf­fold acts as a submissive tridimensional mechani­cal support to which cells can connect and propagate.
For the treatment of huge tissue defects, cell transplantation is more suitable. This procedure typically includes cell harvesting from a donor source and in vitro handling of the donor cells that are directly seeded onto polymers typically made up with the physical forms of ber-based mesh, sponge, or hydrogel. The cells residing into the scaffold proliferate, forming a regener­ated tissue that is subsequently established into tissue-decient areas.
Summarizing, the bioengineered tissue con­structs recapitulate the physiology, natural archi­tecture, dynamic conditions, intercellular matrix,
and cell-extracellular matrix interactions; such exvivo constructs found extremely large applica­tion, for example, is employed for pharmacoki­netic and pharmacodynamic analyses of drugs, as preclinical models for high-throughput drug screening and device testing. The advantages offered by these man-made tissues include high reproducibility and accurate control over culture conditions; these techniques represent a powerful tool in regenerative medicine; therefore, they are particularly important in medical research.
29.3 Discussion
Regenerative medicine has been dened as the application of scientic principles to the design, production, modication, and growth of living tissues using cells, growth factors, and biomateri­als, either alone or in combination [45]. These three central elements, stem and progenitor cells, growth factors, and appropriate biological scaf­fold, have been thoroughly discussed. Tissue engineering involves the use of matrices or scaf­folds that guide the implanted cells and also the host’s surrounding cells during tissue regenera­tion or restoration.
The use of more undifferentiated cell types such as stem cells or early mesenchymal progeni­tors that retains self-renewal and multi-lineage potential is preferable to that of terminally dif­ferentiated cells. Differentiation of stem and pro­genitor cells can be obtained invitro by changing the culture conditions after their expansion or by providing a new physiological microenvironment in the transplanted area invivo.
Adult stem cells harvested from donor tis­sues could be further expanded in culture and then associated with biomaterials to form a scaf­fold. A biomaterial should easily integrate with the adjacent tissues and favor new tissue ingrowth (e.g., osteoconduction in bone regen­eration). It should allow colonization by the host blood vessels and should be biocompatible and resorbable. Polymers include collagen that can be prepared in solution or shaped into mem­brane lms, bers, sponges, and hydrogels. Synthetic polymers allow a better control of
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physicochemical properties and delivery kinet­ics. They also reduce the risk of potential biohazardous complications. Biodegradable scaffolds supply the initial structure and stability for new tissue formation but degrade as tissue forms, providing three- dimensional space for matrix deposition and tissue growth, in the aim to mimic the extracellular matrix in a regenerat­ing environment. Thus, scaffolds have to be instructive to the cells as well as provide mechan­ical support. Biomaterial can be used alone or in combination with growth factors.
Growth factors are cytokines that are secreted by many cell types and function as signaling mol­ecules; as an example, the members of the TGF-β family, particularly bone morphogenetic
proteins, are mostly relevant to bone tissue engineering; in fact, BMPs promote the prolifera­tion of mesenchymal stem cells and induce their chondrogenic and osteogenic differentiation. For this signicant role in bone development, BMPs have been quite often incorporated into tissue engineering scaffolds and delivery systems.
The choice of the cell sources depends on accessibility and frequency of cells. Oral tissues are a very accessible and abundant source of highly immature mesenchymal stem cells, with great proliferation rate and different broad range of specialized tissue, with special regard to their innate propensity to neural differentiation. Dental-derived stem cells could be easily initi­ated to osteo- and odonto-differentiation; there­fore, these cells represent an interesting powerful tool for oral and maxillofacial regeneration.
29.4 Conclusions
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is focused on treatment of traumatic or degenerative diseases.
Scientist efforts initially were based on guided tissue regeneration and on the use of several bio­materials as graft substitutes and in the employ­ment of a variety of growth factors; subsequently, stem cell-based transplantation and new tech­niques based on recruitment of host cells (cell homing) improved previous technology. The dis­covery of even more accessible sources of mes-
enchymal stem cells, such as oral tissues, allows to reduce patient’s morbidity in the view of coop­erating in the collective purpose to recapitulate the microenvironmental niche, for understanding cellular behavior, and moving to an integrated approach to better create innovative and effective regenerative medicine products.
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Maxillary Ridges Using aRadial Forearm Free Flap andAllogeneic Tissue-Engineered Bone Grafts
JamesC.Melville, HuyQ.Tran, JonathanW.Shum, RamzeyTursun, andRobertE.Marx
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30.1 Introduction
Many options are available to the surgeon when considering maxillofacial reconstruction. Since it was rst introduced in the literature, the recon­structive ladder has upheld a solid foundation for the novice and veteran surgeons (Fig.30.1). At the very top of the ladder, free tissue transfer is often the preferred choice for large maxillofacial defects due to the ability to reconstruct both soft and bony
J. C. Melville (*) · H. Q. Tran · J. W. Shum Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
Department of Oral and Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA e-mail: James.C.Melville@uth.tmc.edu;
Huy.Q.Tran@uth.tmc.edu; Jonathan.Shum@uth.tmc.edu
R. Tursun Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
Department of Oral and Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
R. E. Marx University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA e-mail: rmarx@med.miami.edu
Distant flap
Local flap
Skin graft
Primary closure
Fig. 30.1 Traditional reconstructive ladder
tissues simultaneously. In 1989, the bula free ap was rst received as a novel way of recon­structing mandibles [1]. Since then, it has remained the workhorse for reconstruction of tumor-resected maxillomandibular defects [2]. In one systematic review, the author found a 99% survival rate and 95% dental implant success rate for vascularized bular free ap [3]. Despite its success, an osteocutaneous free ap is an invasive technique associated with serious morbidities [4]. As such, it may be inappropriate to harvest a b­ula free ap to reconstruct smaller segments of defects when other alternatives can be explored.
In consideration of reconstructing post­traumatic maxillary alveolar ridge defect, a tradi­tional block bone graft or an onlay graft is usually
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the rst treatment choice [5]. It requires adequate soft tissue for coverage, a requirement that patients of maxillofacial trauma often lack. Any communication to the intraoral environment almost certainly means a death sentence to the graft. At the other end of the spectrum, one can quickly advance the reconstructive ladder by turning to osteocutaneous microvascular aps such as bula free ap as an alternative. As men­tioned before, they are by far the most invasive options, are too bulky, and have incorrect geo­metric shape for the defect [6]. Additionally, a history of surgery or trauma to the donor site is a contraindication to ap harvest.
In 1982, Song et al. [7] published the rst reported case of cutaneous radial forearm free ap. The ap has long since remained one of the most reliable options for reconstruction of max­illofacial soft tissue defect. It brings the advan­tages of shape versatility, being thin and pliable with large- and long-caliber vessels, low donor morbidity, and relatively simple ap harvest [8]. With such tool in the bag, we can further our reconstructive approach by incorporating the concept of tissue engineering. Bone marrow aspirate has long been studied in orthopedic lit­erature but is a relatively new concept in maxil­lofacial surgery [9, 10]. In immediate reconstruction of benign tumor extirpations, study showed excellent success rate in using a combination of cadaver bone, bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), and recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (rhBMP-
2) [11, 12]. Unlike an open approach such as iliac crest harvest, bone marrow aspiration is far less invasive and is associated with less morbid­ity. In this study, all patients present with excel­lent regenerated bone volume and were good candidates for dental implants during their 6-month follow-up.
30.2 Indications
1. Maxillofacial defects lacking considerable
soft tissue and bony structures.
2. Patient is not a candidate for onlay block graft
due to signicant soft tissue deciency.
3. When bula free ap is too excessive and results
in inadequate esthetic and functional results.
4. Patient is not a candidate for vascularized b­ula free ap due to peripheral vascular dis­ease, other comorbidities, and previous trauma/surgery to the lower extremities.
30.3 Contraindications
30.3.1 To Radial Forearm Harvest
1. History of trauma/surgery to both arms
2. Negative modied Allen’s test and/or abnor­mal duplex ultrasound
30.3.2 To BMAC Harvest
1. Bone diseases: congenital (osteogenesis imperfecta), metabolic (osteopetrosis), and malignant (multiple myeloma)
2. History of trauma or radiation to harvest site
30.4 Preparation ofBone Marrow
Aspirate Concentrate
The concept of tissue engineering revolves around three familiar principles: osteoconduc­tion, osteoinduction, and osteogenesis [13, 14]. First, the allogenic bone chips provide a conduc­tive scaffold for the process of bone regeneration. Second, the rhBMP-2 provides the activation sig­nal for bone regeneration and recruiting signal for migrating osteogenic cells. Last, the BMAC can provide signicant amount of mesenchymal stem cells that are capable of differentiating into osteocytes and osteoblasts [15].
The bone marrow can be aspirated from the
anterior ilium, the posterior ilium, or the tibia. In this chapter, we will explore the anterior iliac approach.
The patient is rst positioned in the supine posi-
tion. Adequate padding at pressure points is needed to avoid nerve compression and postoperative pain and numbness. The anterior spinal iliac crest (ASIC) is marked and the iliac crest is outlined. The surgical site is then surgically prepped and draped.
A Nick incision using a #11 blade is made at
least 2cm posterior to ASIC.Care must be taken to avoid dissecting anteriorly to the ASIC to
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prevent damage to the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, which may lead to debilitating complica­tions such as meralgia paresthetica. Using a hemostat, blunt dissection is done to create a path­way through several layers of the abdominal wall until contact with the bone. A BMAC trocar sys­tem, wetted with a heparin concentrate of 1000U/ mL, is then inserted into this pathway and directed to engage the ilium. A drill can then be used to engage the trocar tip into the medullary cavity. At this point, the bone marrow is ready to be col­lected. The inner trocar is removed, and the outer aspirating sleeve is left in the cavity. One milliliter of the heparin solution is rst loaded onto each syringe to prevent coagulation during collection and processing. The heparin solution is injected into the bone marrow cavity prior to aspiration. At least 60mL of the bone marrow should be aspi­rated for sufcient quantity of mesenchymal stem cells and osteoprogenitor cells [16]. This can be done with two distant harvest sites to maximize the amount of cell concentrate. The harvest sites can be approximated with a deep dermal suture and closed with the surgeon’s preference of sub­cuticular or simple running suture.
The bone marrow aspirate is then processed immediately after collection. The aspirate must pass through a lter into conical tubes to remove micro­scopic clots and debris. Subsequently, the tubes containing the aspirate are then centrifuged twice. The rst centrifugation at 2400 rpm for 10 min serves to separate the acellular plasma layer from the cellular concentrate, with the latter transferred into another conical tube. Another centrifugation of 3400rpm for 6 min serves to isolate the pellet of BMA/white cell concentrate. The pellet is then resuspended, and a nal hemanalysis and complete blood count with differential are performed [10].
Once the radial forearm is harvested and anas­tomosed, the BMAC is then mixed with rhBMP-2 protein and crushed corticocancellous bone. The mixture is packed into the alveolar ridge defect with a resorbable mesh for stability.
30.5 The Radial Forearm Free Flap
The radial forearm free ap relies on the radial artery for its blood supply and a dual venous sys­tem for drainage through the cephalic vein or
venae comitantes [ the volar forearm skin, the antebrachial fascia, and the intermuscular fascia.
Preoperatively, it is important to assess any history of trauma or surgery to the donor arm. Modied Allen’s test (MAT) is performed to determine the vascularity of the donor site. A positive MAT indicates adequate dual arterial supply of the hand by the radial artery and the ulnar artery, such that harvesting the former would not result in ischemia of the hand. A nega­tive result, however, is an absolute contraindica­tion to manipulation of radial artery. A secondary test such as duplex ultrasound can be used for conrmation in those with abnormal result. Fifteen percent of the population can be expected to have a positive MAT result, and approximately
11.6% of those will show abnormal duplex ultra­sound examination [ using the donor arm for IV access.
Utilizing the Doppler ultrasound, the ap design is drawn on the volar forearm with careful outlining of the vessels. The distal margin of the ap is 3cm proximal to the wrist crease, and the proximal margin is dependent on the size needed for reconstruction. A tourniquet of 250 mmHg can be used for exsanguination of the arm. The uptime is recorded at this point. The incision is made using the ap outline. The dissection begins at the distal margin through the skin and subcuta­neous tissue. Blunt dissection technique is car­ried down until recognition of the exor tendons. The dissection is then advanced proximally with attention to identify the vascular pedicle com­monly found in the septum between the brachio­radialis and the exor carpi radialis muscles. The deep branches of the radial artery can be ligated and divided to release the deep margin of the vascular pedicle. The proximal margin of the ap can then be incised, and at this point, the dissec­tion can advance distally and subdermally. After locating the intersection of the brachioradialis and exor carpi radialis, the two muscles are retracted. The intermuscular septum can then be further isolated up to the antecubital fossa. Any attached fascia or perforators should be ligated and divided. After achieving adequate vessel length for the recipient site, the tourniquet is released and downtime is recorded. The ap is then reperfused for 15min, and the surgeon can
17]. The ap usually includes
18]. It is important to avoid
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use this time to verify the patency of the vessels and its skin perforators using the Doppler ultra­sound. Once the recipient site is ready, the ves­sels can be ligated and divided.
At this time, the radial artery can be anasto­mosed to an artery of the recipient site (usually the facial artery) and the vena comitans to a vein (usually the facial vein). Once the graft is placed with a resorbable mesh, the radial forearm can be sutured around and over the graft.
Prior to closure of the donor site, a drain is placed in the subdermal area. The donor site is then closed with dermal sutures or staples. Split­thickness skin graft is used to cover the cutane­ous defect with overlying wound-VAC therapy for optimization of wound healing.
30.6 Case Presentation
A 45-year-old female presents for reconstruction of left maxillary alveolar ridge defect after a motor vehicle accident 4months prior. The injury left her with severe vertical and horizontal alveo­lar bone deciency, as well as missing teeth from the left maxillary central incisor to the second pre­molar. After presenting several treatment options, the patient opted for reconstruction of maxillary alveolar ridge defect using radial forearm free ap combined with a tissue-engineered bone graft, which consists of allogeneic bone, rhBMP-2, and BMAC. Careful consideration was taken into account the swelling and edema caused by BMP on the overlaying radial forearm ap. Due to the pliability and exibility of the radial forearm skin and fascia, no venous congestion nor diminished arterial ow was encountered. We do however recommend taking a generous amount of the skin and fascia to compensate for the swelling.
A series of surgeries were planned for the complete reconstruction of her facial cosmesis, but the rst planned surgery was to reconstruct her alveolar bone height and restore her dentition with endosteal implants. Due to her avulsive injury to her anterior left maxillary alveolus, she was missing teeth #9 thru #13 (Fig. 30.2). She also lacked the soft tissue for a tradition block bone graft or an only graft.
A thorough discussion of treatment options includes All-on-4 restoration option versus full
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Fig. 30.2 (a) Loss of the left maxillary alveolar ridge with teeth #9 thru #13. (b) Post-traumatic defect with brous scar tissue
mouth extraction and complete dentures versus bone grafting and placement of implants. The patient opted to go with the bone graft since she deferred to have her remaining teeth extracted. Various osteocutaneous microvascular aps were considered such as the free bula ap and osteo­cutaneous radial forearm ap, but all were too bulky and/or have incorrect geometric shape for the defect. After careful consideration and a thor­ough discussion with the patient, we decided on a novel reconstruction using a radial forearm free ap combined with a tissue-engineered bone graft consisting of allogeneic bone, rhBMP-2, and BMAC.A modied Allen’s test was performed to see if the ulnar artery had adequate perfusion for the entire hand, which was positive (normal).
The surgery consisted of two teams, the rst team exposing and preparing the alveolar defect as well as harvesting the BMAC from the iliac crest and the second team harvesting the radial forearm which is under tourniquet pressure to minimize blood loss and maximize visualization. The radial forearm skin paddle and pedicle (radial artery and vena comitans) were raised in-between
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the brachioradialis muscle and exor carpi radia­lis to the antecubital fossa to gain adequate pedi­cle length. Once the radial forearm was harvested, the radial artery was anastomosed to the left facial artery and vena comitans anastomosed to the facial vein. The area of the left maxillary ridge was denuded of its scar tissue and the remaining bone was exposed (Fig.30.3). Thirty milliliter of crushed corticocancellous bone (University of Miami Tissue Bank, Miami, FL) and a small rhBMP-2 (Infuse) kit (Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Memphis, TN) were mixed with 60 BMAC. The tissue-engineered graft was placed and packed onto the defect with SonicWeld Resorb-X
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, a 100% amorphous, noncrystalline poly-DL-lactic acid (PDLLA) mesh (KLS Martin, Jacksonville, FL) (Figs.30.4 and 30.5). The radial forearm was then sutured around and over the graft (Fig. 30.6). With an uneventful postoperative course, the patient was discharged in 6days. After 6months, the bone graft demon­strated ossication and consolidation on CBCT for placement of dental implants. The ap was viable with good perfusion and Doppler signal throughout the 6 months. Clinically the recon-
structed alveolar ridge showed excellent height and ridge, and the skin of the radial forearm mucosalized (Figs.
30.6 and 30.7). Three dental
implants were placed in a solid bone (Figs.30.8 and 30.9); at the same time, a vestibuloplasty was performed with split-thickness skin graft from the thigh (Fig.30.10). The patient was referred to a maxillofacial prosthodontist for a xed partial denture for the reconstructed ridge.
Fig. 30.5 Poly-DL-lactic acid mesh carrier
Fig. 30.3 Orthopantomogram on initial visit demonstrat-
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Fig. 30.4 Exposure of alveolar defect
Fig. 30.6 BMP+B MAC+allogeneic bone
Fig. 30.7 Radial forearm ap positioned over the tissue-
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Fig. 30.8 CBCT 5months post-op imaging demonstrating consolidation and maturation of avascular bone graft under­neath radial forearm ap
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Fig. 30.9 Six months s/p RFFF+bone graft+BMP+BMAC
Fig. 30.10 Debulking of skin paddle showing excellent
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Fig. 30.11 Placement of three endosteal implants into the reconstructed alveolar ridge
Fig. 30.12 CBCT of endosteal implants in reconstructed maxillary ridge, week postoperative