ABSTRACT
The purpose of the chapter is to describe the operative technique of cancellous bone harvesting from proximal tibia for filling the bone cavities in the orofacial region on the basis of literature review and own experience. The chapter includes step-by-step description of the operative technique, postoperative care and early rehabilitation. Possible complications at the donor site, such as fractures due to the weakening of the tibia, donor site morbidity, the necessary period of postoperative hospital stay and mean volume of cancellous bone obtained are also described.
