Immediate placement of implants and appliance in an irradiated patient: a case study.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the immediate placement of implants and appliance using hyperbaric oxygenation on a 45-year-old male with a history of squamous cell carcinoma of the floor of the mouth.


METHODS
Five Nobel Biocare implants between the mental foamina were used along with a course of pre- and postsurgical hyperbaric oxygenation.


RESULTS
After 39 months, the patient is symptom free and shows no signs of rejection. Conclusion Using an accepted hyperbaric oxygenation protocol when placing and restoring immediate implants in this patient resulted in a successful treatment outcome.
Brandt
Robert Lewis
RL
University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, 875 Union Street, Memphis, TN 38163, USA. rbrandt@utmem.edu
Balanoff
William
W
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000532:radiotherapy; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000528:radiation effects*; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D008875:Middle Aged; D009060:Mouth Floor / Q000528:radiation effects; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control
D015921:Dental Implants