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

Introduction: reconstruction of the oral cavity with a flap design containing the buccal mucosa and buccinator muscle but excluding the facial artery and vein is the topic of these case reports. case reports: 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. conclusion: thin long buccal myomucosal flap not including facial artery and vein can survive.