A comparison of immediate and delayed dental implant placement in head and neck surgery patients

Implant supported dental prostheses offer numerous benefits for patients following ablative procedures of the head and neck region including restoration of function, improved self-esteem and body satisfaction as well as overall quality of life. Increased experience is emerging with immediate placement of implants at the time of ablative surgery, contrasting the traditional delayed approach. We sought to identify variables impacting survival of osseointegrated dental implants in such patients, and to assess the impact of timing of implant insertion (immediate vs delayed) on the time until final prosthesis insertion.

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