Bone-Anchored Implant Survival in Oncologic Facial Prosthetic Rehabilitation - Takeaways - DentalSpire
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Survival Rates of Bone-Implanted Prosthetics in Facial Rehabilitation for Oncology Patients

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  • Oliver Blanshard

  • Sarah Jones

  • Peter M. Clarke

  • Jonathan M. Bernstein

  • September 2, 2026

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    Bone-anchored implants have been used in facial prosthetic rehabilitation since the 1980s, initially in dentistry and later for oncologic surgeries.

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    This study focuses on implant longevity in patients undergoing oncologic surgery, particularly those who received radiation therapy.

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    A total of 384 implants were identified, with 184 implants from 51 patients analyzed after excluding those with inadequate records.

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    The most common histology among patients was squamous cell carcinoma, primarily arising from the sinonasal region.

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    The mean follow-up duration for the analyzed implants was 3.5 years, with a significant portion of patients having comorbidities.

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