ABSTRACT Background The scapula free flap is an unpopular option for osseous reconstruction of the head and neck in part due to the inability to perform simultaneous ablative surgery and harvesting of the free flap. In addition, it was originally described as having minimal bone stock making dental rehabilitation with dental implants very difficult. Methods Retrospective review from 2015 to 2025 of patients that underwent segmental resections involving the maxillofacial complex and received scapula free tissue transfer with dental implants. Contributing surgeons are affiliated with the following institutions: Northwell Health (Northwell Cancer Institute), University of Pittsburgh, Oregon Health however, this series represents one of the largest in the current literature.
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