RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA AND IMPLANTS (REVIEW)

Area of Science:

• Oral Medicine
• Oncology
• Dental Implantology

Background:

• Dental implants are a common solution for edentulism, with increasing usage over the past decade.
• Despite high success rates, rising concerns exist regarding the safety and efficiency of dental implants.
• A notable increase in reported cases links oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) development with peri-implantitis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the relationship between oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and dental implants.
• To highlight the emerging association between peri-implantitis and OSCC development.
• To emphasize the importance of differential diagnosis in cases of peri-implantitis.

Main Methods:

• Literature analysis of reported cases linking dental implants, peri-implantitis, and OSCC.
• Review of diagnostic considerations for peri-implantitis.
• Discussion of recommended clinical and diagnostic protocols.

Main Results:

• The number of reported cases of OSCC associated with peri-implantitis is increasing.
• Peri-implantitis requires careful evaluation for the potential development of squamous cell carcinoma.
• Biopsy and histopathological examination are essential for differentiating peri-implantitis from OSCC.

Conclusions:

• Periodic oral and radiographic examinations are recommended post-dental implant placement.
• Patients with refractory peri-implantitis or rapid progression require biopsy for definitive diagnosis.
• Accurate diagnosis through histopathology is critical for managing patients with suspected OSCC around dental implants.