IMPLANT-SUPPORTED TELESCOPIC RESTORATIONS IN MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHETICS

Eight partially irradiated oral cancer patients were treated using eit her mandibular implant: and mucosa-supported telescopic coping prosthe ses or a restoration that was completely implant-supported with telesc opic copings. Both types of restorations provided sufficient positiona l stability and periimplant hygiene, and functional and esthetic impro vement. However, only the completely implant-supported telescopic pros theses avoided soft tissue ulcers that had the potential for the devel opment of osteoradionecrosis. This type of restoration can especially be recommended for irradiated patients.