Mar, I haven't heard of anything like that being done. I would be a bit concerned about potential for infection, but I would sure be asking Dr. Dort about it. I suspect he'd give you a definitve answer without any tap-dancing

I hope things are going O.K. for you both
Wayne


SCC left mandible TIVN0M0 40% of jaw removed, rebuilt using fibula, titanium and tissue from forearm.June 06. 30 IMRT Aug.-Oct. 06