[Dental rehabilitation using osseointegrated implants: treatment of oro-maxillo-facial cancer. A preliminary study of 7 cases]

Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac. 1996;97(2):108-16.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Edentulism is often reported after treatment for malignancy of oral cavity. The resulting deformities from loss of teeth and bone create a "social invalid" with difficulties in articulation and mastication. Prosthetic rehabilitation was difficult because of two problems: the risk of osteoradionecrosis development and local anatomic modifications. The introduction of osseointegrated implants improved results of oromandibular reconstruction. A preliminary report of nineteen Branemark implants of seven patients is reported here. Implants have been in place and functioning for a period of one to four years. No major complication occurred and osseointegration permitted good oral rehabilitation. Placement of osseointegrated implants in osteomyocutaneous flaps and in irradiated bone is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous*
  • Dental Implants*
  • Facial Neoplasms / rehabilitation*
  • Facial Neoplasms / therapy
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Jaw Diseases / etiology
  • Jaw Diseases / surgery
  • Jaw Neoplasms / rehabilitation*
  • Jaw Neoplasms / therapy
  • Jaw, Edentulous / rehabilitation*
  • Jaw, Edentulous / surgery
  • Male
  • Mastication
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Neoplasms / rehabilitation*
  • Mouth Neoplasms / therapy
  • Osseointegration*
  • Osteoradionecrosis / etiology
  • Osteoradionecrosis / surgery
  • Speech
  • Surgical Flaps / rehabilitation
  • Tooth Loss / rehabilitation

Substances

  • Dental Implants