Rehabilitation of a Patient With Mandibular Resection Using Osteointegrated Implants: A Case Report

MURAT S., GÜRBÜZ A., KAMBUROĞLU K.

JOURNAL OF ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY, vol.39, no.5, pp.609-614, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1563/aaid-joi-d-11-00150
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.609-614
  • Keywords: mandibular resection, tooth-implant connection, maxillary occlusal guide, SUPPORTED FIXED PROSTHESIS, PARTIAL DENTURES, TOOTH-IMPLANT, OSSEOINTEGRATED IMPLANTS, COMPLICATION RATES, CANCER-PATIENTS, FOLLOW-UP, RADIOTHERAPY, SURVIVAL, GUIDANCE
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This case report details a 65-year-old male patient who underwent mandibular resection and radiotherapy as treatment for squamous cell carcinoma of the right mandible. The patient was rehabilitated with an implant-supported fixed partial denture and a maxillary occlusal ramp. The patient has been wearing his prosthesis for 2 years with no complaints.