Implant-assisted dental rehabilitation of a patient with maxillary rhabdomyosarcoma

J Craniofac Surg. 2012 Sep;23(5):e384-6. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3182587d73.

Abstract

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a malignant, soft tissue neoplasm consisting of cells derived from the primitive mesenchyme that exhibit a profound tendency to undergo myogenesis. Multimodality therapy for tumors in the head and neck regions has a significant effect on maxillofacial skeletal growth, dental development, and the whole ecologic system of the oral cavity. Here we aimed to discuss the influence of head-neck cancer therapy in pediatric patients with long-term follow-up and present a case with implant-assisted dental rehabilitation and also functional and aesthetic outcomes.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Dental Abutments
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / methods*
  • Dental Implants*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Osteotomy
  • Radiography, Panoramic
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma / surgery*
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Tooth Extraction

Substances

  • Dental Implants