Maxillofacial prosthetics combined with implantology in the rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients

Abstract

Especially the use of intraoral dentures is not always possible due to limited neutral zone and retention problems. Osseointegrated dental implants can be a solution in these cases. A focus on organ preservation is necessary to improve outcomes. If massive intraoral resections are necessary, the free radial forearm fl ap or the fi bula fl ap reconstruction provides the best functional outcome.