Computerized tomography, stereolithography and dental implants in the rehabilitation of oral cancer patients.

Unlabelled: As survival rates improve it is important to consider the quality of life for oral cancer patients post-treatment. The primary goal is removal of the tumour, however, with a gradual increase in survival rates, post-operative rehabilitation is now becoming increasingly important. Specialists in restorative dentistry, along with oral and maxillofacial surgeons, general dental practitioners and other members of the multidisciplinary team play a vital role in planning treatment for, and rehabilitating, these patients. This paper presents a case series to show how recent advances in computerized tomography (CT) and the use of stereolithographic models can help in the rehabilitation of oral cancer patients.

Clinical Relevance: The principles discussed can also be applied to other patients undergoing dental implant treatment to help plan and carry out treatment and improve the quality of peri-implant tissues.