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Titanium implants in irradiated tissue: benefits from hyperbaric oxygen.

G Granström1, M Jacobsson, A Tjellström

  • 1Sahlgren's Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.

The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Titanium implants in irradiated patients show higher failure rates. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may improve outcomes for these bone-anchored prostheses.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Radiation Oncology

Background:

  • Osseointegrated titanium implants are increasingly used for facial and dental prostheses in irradiated patients.
  • Available data suggest a higher frequency of implant loss in irradiated compared to non-irradiated patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the factors contributing to adverse tissue effects and implant failures following irradiation.
  • To explore potential strategies for improving surgical outcomes, particularly hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on osseointegrated implants in irradiated patients.
  • Analysis of factors influencing implant survival rates.
  • Evaluation of hyperbaric oxygen therapy as an adjunct treatment.

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Main Results:

  • Irradiation can lead to deleterious tissue effects compromising implant success.
  • Higher implant loss rates are observed in irradiated patient populations.
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy shows promise in mitigating these negative effects.

Conclusions:

  • Irradiated patients undergoing osseointegration for prostheses face increased risks of implant failure.
  • Understanding irradiation-induced tissue changes is crucial for surgical planning.
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy represents a viable option to enhance treatment success in this cohort.