title: [Osseointegration of dental implants after radiotherapy for oral cancer].
abstract: The goal of rehabilitation following radical surgery and radiotherapy for oral cancer is the restoration of oral functions and aesthetics. Osseointegrated implants improve prosthesis stability. Previous radiotherapy was originally considered a contraindication for implant placement. The aim of this study was to evaluate the survival of dental implants following radiotherapy. Nine oral cancer patients who had undergone radical surgery and radiotherapy were selected. A total of 23 implants were inserted. Twenty-one implants (91.3%) have been functioning without discomfort or infection. This study shows that osseointegrated implants should be considered part of the treatment plan for the rehabilitation of oral cancer patients after radiotherapy.
authors.affiliation: Szegedi Tudományegyetem, Fogorvos-tudományi Kar, Szájsebészeti Tanszék .
authors.forename: Judit
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nagy
authors.forename: László
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Seres
authors.forename: Péter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Novák
authors.forename: Katalin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nagy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015921:Dental Implants; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D016348:Osseointegration; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants