Abstract |
Osseointegrated dental implants are increasingly used in the rehabilitation of the dental patient. They have a particular role in dental rehabilitation following treatment for oral cancer. Data is presented that suggests that, in the at risk patient, squamous cell carcinoma may develop in association with dental implants.
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Authors | J Kwok, J Eyeson, I Thompson, M McGurk |
Journal | British dental journal
(Br Dent J)
Vol. 205
Issue 10
Pg. 543-5
(Nov 22 2008)
ISSN: 1476-5373 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 19023308
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Aged
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
(etiology)
- Dental Implantation, Endosseous
(adverse effects)
- Dental Implants
(adverse effects)
- Fatal Outcome
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Mandibular Neoplasms
(etiology)
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasm Metastasis
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