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ArticleANZ journal of surgery2023

Outcomes of immediate dental implants in vascularised bone flaps for mandibular reconstruction.

Vinay Tumuluri, David Leinkram, Catriona Froggatt, Masako Dunn, James Wykes, Jasvir Singh, Tsu-Hui Hubert Low, Carsten E Palme, Dale Howes, Jonathan R Clark

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Article in ANZ journal of surgery, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Vinay TumuluriFaculty of Health and Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-8367-8551
David LeinkramDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-4529-0526
Catriona FroggattDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Masako DunnDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
James WykesDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Jasvir SinghDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Tsu-Hui Hubert LowDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Carsten E PalmeDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Dale HowesDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Jonathan R ClarkDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
The University of Sydney · AUChris O’Brien Lifehouse · AUThe University of Adelaide · AU

Funding

National Health and Medical Research CouncilSydney Local Health DistrictThe Cancer Institute, New South WalesThe Lang Walker Family Foundation
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe aim of this study is to assess the outcomes of immediate implant placement for dental rehabilitation following mandibular reconstruction with vascularised bone flaps in a single Australian tertiary cancer centre.

methodsA retrospective analysis of patients who underwent immediate dental implant or delayed placement in vascularised bone flaps was performed. Primary outcome measures assessed included the number of implants placed, operative time, complication rates, time to radiotherapy initiation, dental rehabilitation rates and time to dental rehabilitation.

resultsIn total, 187 dental implants were placed in 52 patients, of which 34 patients underwent immediate implant placement and 18 had delayed implant placement. There were no significant differences in the postoperative complication rate (32% immediate vs. 33% delayed, P = 0.89) or time to postoperative radiotherapy (median 42 days immediate vs. 47 days delayed, P = 0.24). Dental rehabilitation was achieved in 62% of the immediate cohort versus 78% of the delayed cohort. The time to be fitted with a dental prosthesis was significantly shorter in the immediate cohort (median 150 days immediate vs. 843 days delayed, P = 0.002).

conclusionsThe placement of immediate dental implants at the time of primary reconstruction of the mandible is a safe procedure and facilitates timely dental rehabilitation.

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Dental ImplantsMandibular ReconstructionAustraliaHumansMandibleRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeDental Implantsdental implantshead and neck cancerimmediate implantsoral and maxillofacial surgerysurgical reconstruction

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PMID37026415
PMCPMC10953371
OpenAlexW4362692489

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