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Implant-supported rehabilitation of a patient with mandibular ameloblastoma
Fabrizio Carini1, Manuel Francesconi, Vito Saggese
1Research Professor, University of Milan-Bicocca, Monza (MB), Italy.
Objectives:
this report describes the masticatory implant- supported rehabilitation of a patient undergoing resection for mandibular ameloblastoma.
Case Report:
in the reported case the patient underwent resection and reconstruction with a fibula flap for masticatory rehabilitation of 7 implants at the level of the mandible.
Discussion:
ameloblastoma is a benign locally invasive tumor of maxillary bones that often causes facial disfigurement. The dental management of the patient requires a collaboration of various specialists such as anesthetists, maxillofacial surgeons, and dentists.
Conclusions:
in patients with oral cancers such as ameloblastoma, the correct planning of surgery for the tumor resection as well as prosthetic rehabilitation are crucial. Osseointegrated implants open a new perspective of treatment to improve the quality of life of patients resected for cancer.
