Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons  1998;24(2):246-250

THE STUDY ON THE USE OF DENTAL IMPLANTS FOR FUNCTIONAL REHABILITATION OF ORAL TUMOR PATIENTS.

Yong Chan LEE 1 ; W WAGNER ; Byoung Ouck CHO

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Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

The results of implant therapy for the functional rehabilitation of tumor-patients are presented and discussed. It can be shown, that mandibular implants without osteoplasty show a similar low failure rate of about five percent as implants used in a control group of edentulous patients. Implants used in conjunction with osteoplasty and maxillary implants show a less favourable prognosis. Because of special problems and possible complications, especially in irradiated patients, we suggest a restrictive indication for implantations and a close follow-up of the patients.