Implant supported overdenture in the patients with history of radio and chemotherapy for the prostate malignancy.

Abstract

The success of dental implants in patients that have undergone chemo and radiotherapy for a region other than head and neck remain unclear, although some local and systemic factors could be contraindications to dental implant treatment. As there are very few absolute medical contraindications to dental implant treatment, but a number of conditions may increase the risk of treatment failure or complications. The case report describes the successful survival of dental implants placed in maxilla and mandible of a patient who had undergone radio and chemotherapy for prostate cancer.

• Authors: Himanshu Aeran, Vijay Nautiyal, Varun Kumar, Shashank Uniyal
• Journal: National journal of maxillofacial surgery (Natl J Maxillofac Surg) 2015 Jul-Dec Vol. 6 Issue 2 Pg. 200-5 ISSN: 0975-5950 [Print] India
• PMID: 27390497 (Publication Type: Case Reports)