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Dental implants for patients who have had radiation treatment for head and neck cancer
Author(s) -
Harrison Jody S.,
Stratemann Scott,
Redding Spencer W.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/j.1754-4505.2003.tb00316.x
Subject(s) - osteoradionecrosis , medicine , radiation therapy , osseointegration , head and neck cancer , implant , dental implant , dentistry , population , head and neck , surgery , environmental health
Implant therapy is no longer considered impossible for patients who have received radiation treatment. However, the risk of osteoradionecrosis and failed osseointegration are barriers to implant therapy for this population. This paper reviews the published literature on the effects of radiation on tissue, such as osteoradionecrosis, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and evaluates implant therapy in patients who have received radiation treatment, focusing on treatment of the mandible. Recommendations for dentists planning implant therapy for patients who have had radiation treatments are presented.