Rehabilitation of dental implants for the post-irradiated and marginally resected mandible in an oral cancer patient

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei). 2002 Nov;65(11):548-52.

Abstract

We describe a case with severely compromised edentulous ridge in the mandible, which previously received marginal resection and radiotherapy due to oral cancer at the mouth floor. Through careful evaluation, the patient had 30 dives of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) before implant surgery. The edentulous ridge was rehabilitated with 4 endosteal implant fixtures, and palatal mucosa grafting vestibulosulcoplasty. The case had been followed for 4 years with stability of bone and a satisfactory result of rehabilitation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Dental Implants*
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous / surgery*
  • Male
  • Mandible / radiation effects*
  • Mandible / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Floor / surgery
  • Mouth Neoplasms / therapy*

Substances

  • Dental Implants