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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.