Maxillary reconstruction with subperiosteal implants in a cancer patient: A one-year follow-up

J Clin Exp Dent. 2022 Mar 1;14(3):e293-e297. doi: 10.4317/jced.59331. eCollection 2022 Mar.

Abstract

Introduction: To describe a clinical case on cancer patient with ablative tumor surgery, from treatment planning, surgical resection and subsequent implantological rehabilitation.

Case report: A 61-year-old male, diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma in the maxilla, requires the removal of the lesion and corresponding oral rehabilitation. However, two surgeries were necessary to rehabilitate the upper jaw. A custom-made prosthesis was fabricated. It was made from sintered titanium using machined subperiosteal implants with a universal external connection. Finally, a milled cobalt- chrome structure was produced and a feldspar ceramic covering was subsequently applied.

Conclusions: Rehabilitation using subperiosteal implants may be an alternative tool for complex surgery involving large atrophies or cancer patients who have undergone highly ablative surgery. Key words:Oral rehabilitation, oral cancer, subperiostal implants.

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  • Case Reports