›› 2016, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (7): 641-644.

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Prevention and treatment of postradiotherapy dental implant complications: a review of the literature

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  • Received:2016-02-03 Revised:2016-02-27 Online:2016-07-28 Published:2016-07-19

Abstract: Surgery combined with radiotherapy is a conventional treatment for oral and maxillofacial tumors. Recently, an increasing number of patients have resorted to dental implantation after oral and maxillofacial surgery to restore the missing teeth. Satisfactory osseointegration between dental implants and the surrounding bone tissues is the key to success. However, postradiotherapy jawbone tissues may suffer damages to some extent, which could affect the osseointegration and increase the risk of complications. The research progress on prevention and treatment of postradiotherapy dental implant complications were reviewed in this paper.

Key words: dental implant, radiotherapy, complication

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