CLINICAL PROSPECTIVE AND PATIENT-CENTERED DENTAL IMPLANT EFFECTS IN PATIENTS WITH ORAL CANCER

Abstract

Introduction: Investigating the clinical future and patient-defined outcomes of dental implants for individuals with mouth cancer was the goal in this research.

Methodology: The clinical results of 711 dental implants placed by skilled surgeons from the Department of Periodontology at Indraprastha Dental College and Hospital in 164 patients with oral cancer were examined in this retrospective study. OHRQoL, or oral health-related quality of life, was assessed.

Results-All analysed implants had cumulative 5-year and 10-year survival rates of 87.3% and 80.0%, respectively. Yet, implants placed in irradiated bone that underwent augmentation procedures had a statistically significant decreased implant survival (p < 0.001) in terms of implant site (original bone vs. augmented bone) and radiation therapy (non-irradiated bone vs. irradiated bone). OHRQoL significantly improved, according to patient reports.

Conclusions: Promising long-term survival rates of dental implants in patients after treatment of oral cancer were seen.