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Fig. 4

From: Technique for secondary modification after maxillary resection and reconstruction for soft tissue flap fixation before prosthesis addition: a case report

Fig. 4

Three Mitek anchors were placed on zygomatic bone, and anchor suture was placed through subcutaneous tissue to skin flap for lifting. Skin incision was made directly above zygomatic bone with tissue separation, avoiding plate exposure, to allow easy visibility of zygomatic bone. Subcutaneous tissue was then peeled from zygomatic bone to oral cavity for tunneling. Three Mitek anchors were placed in zygomatic bone, and anchor sutures were threaded through subcutaneous tissue to lift flap

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