Implant-prosthetic rehabilitation after radiation treatment in head and neck cancer patients: a case-series report of outcome

Radiology and Oncology

Peter Jevnikar¹  Natasa Ihan Hren²  Andrej Kansky²  Milan Kuhar³  Jure Jamsek⁴  Jasna Cotic⁴  Mutlu Özcan⁵ 

[1] Corresponding authorDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana SloveniaDepartment of Prosthodontics, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia;Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaDepartment of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaOther articles by this author:;Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana SloveniaDepartment of Prosthodontics, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaOther articles by this author:;Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana SloveniaOther articles by this author:;University of Zürich, Dental Materials Unit, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine, Clinic for Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Materials Science, Zurich, SwitzerlandOther articles by this author:

关键词: head and neck cancer;    radiation therapy;    dental implants;    implant-supported dentures;   

DOI  :  10.1515/raon-2016-0005

学科分类：肿瘤学

来源: Onkoloski Institut Ljubljana / Institute of Oncology Ljubljana

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundSlovenia has a high burden of head and neck cancer. Patients are mostly treated with surgery followed by radiation therapy. Advanced surgical and prosthodontic techniques have expanded the rehabilitation options. The aim of the study was to review the outcome of implant-prosthetic treatment after radiation therapy.

【 授权许可】

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