Implant reconstruction following removal of tumors of the head and neck.
Functional maxillofacial rehabilitation following tumor ablation depends on many variables. These include the magnitude of hard or soft tissue defects, the use of adjunctive chemotherapy or radiation therapy, and the presence of underlying systemic disease. The physiologic effects of tumor ablation and radiation therapy on local tissues and grafted bone are discussed in this article in relation to the ultimate use of implant supported prostheses. Cases are presented to illustrate a variety of clinical situations.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
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D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000528:radiation effects; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D019931:Maxillofacial Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography