Implant survival or implant success? Evaluation of implant-based prosthetic rehabilitation in head and neck cancer patients —a prospective observational study

ConclusionImplant survival differs significantly from implant success in head and neck cancer patients. Implant success is mainly determined by radiographic peri-implant bone resorption.Clinical relevanceDealing with head and neck cancer patients a higher amount of peri-implant bone resorption must be taken into account and warrants for intensified implant monitoring.
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research