Dental implants and squamous cell carcinoma in the at risk patient--report of three cases.
Osseointegrated dental implants are increasingly used in the rehabilitation of the dental patient. They have a particular role in dental rehabilitation following treatment for oral cancer. Data is presented that suggests that, in the at risk patient, squamous cell carcinoma may develop in association with dental implants.
Kwok
J
J
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, King's College London Dental Institute, Floor 23, Guy's Tower, London, SE1 9RT.
Eyeson
J
J
Thompson
I
I
McGurk
M
M
D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis
D015921:Dental Implants