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Introduction: Radiotherapy (RT) combined with chemotherapy and surgery is the indicated treatment for head and neck cancers. Even with the advent of modern technological advances in RT and improved oral hygiene awareness, osteoradionecrosis (ORN) still remains as one of the most debilitating side effects of RT. Methodology: This is a retrospective review assessing 72 patients aged over 18 years of age reporting in the Dental Department, for treatment of ORN from April 2010 to July 2019. Each patient was clinically examined and treated according to standard protocol. The stage of ORN was noted at the diagnosis and at follow-up. The demographic data, the tumor characteristics, and the treatment of patients were evaluated using descriptive statistics. Results: At the time of diagnosis, 84.7% of the study population was found to have Epstein Type II chronic persistent nonprogressive lesions and 11.1% of the cohort had Type III active progressive lesions. Statistically significant correlation (P = 0.00) was found for ORN grade at diagnosis and at follow-up. ORN being a chronic pathology, stabilization of the disease was observed in 72.3% of cases. The resolution of the necrotic lesion and down staging of the disease was seen only in 2.8% of patients. Conclusion: ORN is mainly a chronic long standing pathology which is difficult to treat completely. Stabilization of symptoms and preventing further spread of the necrotic lesion should be the ultimate aim of the treatment to improve the quality of life of the patients.
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Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço , Osteorradionecrose , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Estudos de Coortes , Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço/radioterapia , Humanos , Arcada Osseodentária , Osteorradionecrose/diagnóstico , Osteorradionecrose/epidemiologia , Osteorradionecrose/etiologia , Qualidade de Vida , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Loss of facial organs and subsequent rehabilitation affects a patient's psychological status. Understanding the perceived psychosocial aspects of quality of life among patients with missing organs and after prosthetic rehabilitation is essential, but studies that quantify this aspect are lacking. PURPOSE: The purpose of this clinical study was to develop and validate a psychosocial perception scale and compare psychosocial perception before and after the prosthetic rehabilitation of a missing facial part. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A psychosocial perception scale was developed to quantitatively measure the perceived psychosocial aspects of quality of life among patients with extraoral defects. The instrument was translated in the Hindi and Marathi Indian languages by using a forward and backward translation method. Depending on the responses obtained from the patients in the interview about the interpretation and ease of understanding, the questionnaire was modified and further pilot testing conducted. In the first phase, validation of the questionnaire was carried out with internal consistency, interdomain correlation, and intraclass correlation assessed by using the Cronbach α, Pearson correlation, and test retest reliability. Construct validity was established by the exploratory factor analysis. In the second phase, 32 participants were evaluated for their psychosocial response before and 3 months after prosthetic rehabilitation. Responsiveness and change in the domains scores of the psychosocial perception scale were studied by using the Wilcoxon signed-rank sum test (α=.05). RESULTS: The Cronbach α for internal consistency of overall psychosocial perception was .855 and .809 in the pretreatment and post-treatment visits consecutively. Most of the domains in the psychosocial perception scale had a Pearson correlation (r)>0.40. The domain of esthetics had r=0.84(confidence interval: .43-0.95), indicating good intraclass correlation. The domains of esthetics (P<.005), function (P<.005), positive emotions (P<.005), negative emotions (P=.011), and social and personal relationship P=.003) of the psychosocial perception scale showed statistically significant improvement in the scores after prosthetic intervention and had excellent (r>0.90) intraclass correlation. CONCLUSIONS: The psychosocial perception scale was a reliable tool to assess the patient response toward the prosthetic rehabilitation of extraoral defects. Positive improvements in the domains score (esthetics, function, positive emotions, and social and personal relationship) contributed to better perception after prosthetic rehabilitation.
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Implantes Dentários , Qualidade de Vida , Humanos , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Estética Dentária , Inquéritos e Questionários , PercepçãoRESUMO
ABSTRACT: Medicine related osteonecrosis of jaw (MRONJ) is incidental in patients receiving certain bone modifying agents in oncology. These lesions may not respond to conservative management and aggravate. Autologous platelet derivatives contain bone growth factors, which help in bone regeneration. The aim of this pilot study is to develop protocol for treatment of refractory MRONJ with pizosurgical debridement and advanced platelet rich fibrin.In this feasibility study, refractory MRONJ lesions were treated by piezosurgical debridement and insertion of autologous advanced platelet rich fibrin in 15 patients. One patient had 2 lesion sites, so in all 16 MRONJ sites were treated. These patients were evaluated at the end of 1âmonth and 4âmonths for healing of MRONJ lesion. Statistical analysis was done by using Fisher test for response assessment in relation to variable. Eight lesions (50%) showed complete healing at the end of 1âmonth. At the end of 4âmonths 13 lesions (81.50%) were completely healed, 2 lesions (12.5%) were downgrades, and 1 lesion (6.25%) did not respond to treatment. Number of doses of bone modifying agent was only factor found associated with nonhealing of MRONJ when treated with this protocol.In this pilot study, feasibility of use of piezosurgical debridement and platelet rich fibrin was evaluated. The results of the study suggest complete healing can be achieved with this treatment protocol. Further research with increased sample size is warranted to determine optimum use of autologous platelet concentrates in treatment of MRONJ.
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Osteonecrose da Arcada Osseodentária Associada a Difosfonatos , Conservadores da Densidade Óssea , Fibrina Rica em Plaquetas , Osteonecrose da Arcada Osseodentária Associada a Difosfonatos/cirurgia , Conservadores da Densidade Óssea/efeitos adversos , Desbridamento , Estudos de Viabilidade , Humanos , Projetos PilotoRESUMO
Total flap failure is a devastating complication in head and neck reconstruction. This clinical report describes the rehabilitation of an extensive maxillectomy defect communicating with the midface by using a 2-piece magnet-retained orofacial prosthesis fabricated in heat-processed acrylic resin. The innovative design and choice of material allowed early rehabilitation of a patient receiving palliative care at a resource-constrained tertiary care oncology center. Prosthetic treatment served to reduce the period of hospitalization and helped the patient to resocialize.
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Implantes Dentários , Imãs , Humanos , Maxila/cirurgia , Face/cirurgia , Implantação de PróteseRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: A prospective, longitudinal assessment of oral and dental health status was done from baseline until treatment completion in patients scheduled to receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) for locally advanced head and neck cancer (LAHNC). STUDY DESIGN: One hundred fifty consecutive, treatment-naïve adult patients with biopsy-proven LAHNC scheduled to receive NACT were recruited. One hundred thirty-five patients completed all assessments at 3 designated time points: baseline (T0), midtreatment (T1), and posttreatment (T2). Variables assessed were: Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI-S) score; decayed, missing, or filled teeth (DMFT) score; mucositis grade; pain score; and grade of trismus. RESULTS: Median OHI-S scores showed a statistically significant increase (higher the score, poorer the oral hygiene) when the patients were evaluated from baseline to completion of NACT (T1 vs. T2; T0 vs. T2; P < .001), which indicated a decrease in oral health. There was no change in median DMFT score (P = .32), but a significant change was seen in all-grade mucositis over time (P < .001). Median pain scores and trismus grades decreased significantly (P < .001) over time. CONCLUSIONS: There was a decrease in oral health status without any change in dental health seen in patients undergoing NACT. Mucositis was initially noted as an aftermath of chemotherapy, which resolved with time.
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Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço , Terapia Neoadjuvante , Adulto , Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço/tratamento farmacológico , Nível de Saúde , Humanos , Saúde Bucal , Higiene Bucal , Estudos ProspectivosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The aim was to collate and contrast patient concerns from a range of different head and neck cancer follow-up clinics around the world. Also, we sought to explore the relationship, if any, between responses to the patient concerns inventory (PCI) and overall quality of life (QOL). METHODS: Nineteen units participated with intention of including 100 patients per site as close to a consecutive series as possible in order to minimize selection bias. RESULTS: There were 2136 patients with a median total number of PCI items selected of 5 (2-10). "Fear of the cancer returning" (39%) and "dry mouth" (37%) were most common. Twenty-five percent (524) reported less than good QOL. CONCLUSION: There was considerable variation between units in the number of items selected and in overall QOL, even after allowing for case-mix variables. There was a strong progressive association between the number of PCI items and QOL.
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Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço , Qualidade de Vida , Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço/terapia , Humanos , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Prosthetic interventions at various stages help patients recover from esthetic and functional disabilities. However, little is known regarding their impact on patient quality of life (QOL) during various phases of treatment. PURPOSE: The purpose of this clinical study was to evaluate changes in the QOL and acoustic speech parameters of patients rehabilitated by using a prosthesis at various stages after undergoing maxillectomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 30 consecutive patients who underwent maxillectomy resection and successfully completed all phases of rehabilitation with obturator prostheses were included. The study was conducted in 4 phases. In the preoperative phase, patients were evaluated for QOL and speech, and dental impressions were made. In the immediate postoperative phase, patients were rehabilitated with a delayed surgical obturator on the fifth postoperative day and were evaluated for QOL and speech on the 12th postoperative day. In the interim obturator phase, patients were rehabilitated with an interim maxillary obturator between the 12th and 15th postoperative days and were evaluated for QOL and speech after using the prosthesis for a minimum of 1 week. In the definitive phase, nonradiated patients were rehabilitated with a definitive prosthesis in the sixth week, and radiated patients were rehabilitated with a definitive prosthesis in the sixth month. The QOL and speech parameters of the patients were evaluated after 1 week. QOL evaluation in each phase was performed by using the EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-H&N35 questionnaires. Speech parameters, namely intensity, fundamental frequency, habitual frequency, jitter, shimmer, maximum phonation time, and the S/Z ratio, were measured by using acoustic speech software. The change in QOL over various phases of rehabilitation with an obturator was analyzed by using repeated measures analysis of variance, whereas changes in acoustic speech parameters were analyzed by using the Friedman test (α=.05). RESULTS: A statistically significant difference (P<.05) was observed in the physical function, role function, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dyspnea, sleep, and appetite loss domains of the EORTC QLQ-C30 and in the speech, social eating, social contact, mouth opening, dry mouth, sticky saliva, use of painkillers, and feeding tube domains of the EORTC QLQ-H&N35. The analysis of speech parameters also revealed significant improvement in intensity, jitter, shimmer, maximum phonation time, and the S/Z ratio, suggesting improvement in speech with the use of different types of obturators. CONCLUSIONS: The overall QOL and speech of the patients showed increasing improvement with the use of surgical obturators, immediate obturators, and definitive obturators in that order. The disease symptoms and oral functions deteriorated in the immediate postoperative phase but improved steadily and approached the preoperative level with definitive obturator prostheses.
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Neoplasias Maxilares , Qualidade de Vida , Acústica , Estética Dentária , Humanos , Obturadores Palatinos , FalaRESUMO
PURPOSE: To study the effect of mandibulectomy with soft tissue reconstruction on quality of life (QOL) and functions of speech and swallowing. METHODOLOGY: Quality of life of 66 patients was evaluated by using EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC-HN35 questionnaires. Speech was evaluated objectively by Dr. Speech software version 4 and subjectively by a single speech therapist along with swallowing. Patients were evaluated preoperatively and 6 months after treatment. RESULTS: Out of 66 patients, 57 followed up postoperatively. Comparison of preoperative and postoperative QOL, speech, and swallowing was done by using paired 't' test or Wilcoxon signed-rank test as per distribution. When evaluated by EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC-HN35, statistically significant difference was found in the domains of physical function, fatigue, nausea-vomiting, dyspnea and appetite loss, pain, nutrition, swallowing speech and dry mouth. Significant difference was found in speech (maximum intensity) and most of the domains of swallowing. CONCLUSION: In EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire, all functional scales showed deterioration with maximum in physical function. Symptom scales showed worsening but significant improvement was found in pain when evaluated by EORTC-HN35. However, the global health status/QL was found to be improved marginally.
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Differentiating osteoradionecrosis (ORN) from tumor recurrence is challenging. This report is rare documentation of false-positive F-FDG PET scan attributed to ORN in a patient previously treated for carcinoma of base of tongue (Ca BOT). Extraordinarily high F-FDG uptake was seen in right ramus (SUVmax, 17.4), left body mandible (SUVmax, 13.6) with left pleural deposits (SUVmax, 17.4). Tumor recurrence was suspected. Pleural fluid aspirate showed evidence of metastatic disease. However, CT-guided biopsy of mandibular lesions revealed necrotic tissue. Hence diagnosis of ORN was established. Patient was put on palliative chemotherapy. No mandibular recurrence was noted during 6-month follow-up period.
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Carcinoma/diagnóstico por imagem , Osteorradionecrose/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias da Língua/diagnóstico por imagem , Idoso , Carcinoma/patologia , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Fluordesoxiglucose F18 , Humanos , Masculino , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons combinada à Tomografia Computadorizada , Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos , Neoplasias da Língua/patologiaRESUMO
Existing anatomic factors play a significant role in affecting the possibility of dental rehabilitation in head and neck cancer patients undergoing free-fibular graft reconstruction. An observational, cross-sectional study was initiated to evaluate factors affecting dental rehabilitation following free-fibular graft jaw reconstruction in head and neck cancer patients.Patients who had undergone jaw reconstruction with free-fibular graft, requiring dental rehabilitation were recruited. Irradiated, reconstructed patients who had completed at least 1 year since the last dose of radiotherapy and nonradiated patients who had completed 6 months since reconstruction were recruited. Patients who had undergone soft-tissue reconstruction or free-fibular graft in non-condyle sparing resections were excluded. Patient's demographic data, disease and treatment-related data were obtained. An intra-oral examination was carried out to evaluate anatomic variables affecting dental rehabilitation. Descriptive statistical analyses were carried out to study demographic data. Logistic regression analysis was carried out using Pearson χ test and Fisher exact test. Estimates of regression coefficient and their standard errors with 95% confidence interval were calculated.Total of 138 patients were enrolled and considered for prosthetic rehabilitation. A review of the frequency-based data revealed that 30% (nâ=â41) patients were considered suitable for prosthetic rehabilitation. On multivariate logistic regression analysis, morbidity of radiotherapy (Pâ=â0.01), interference to placement of implants by reconstruction plates and screws (Pâ=â0.023), unfavorable diagnostic maxilla-mandibular relationship (Pâ=â0.011), and obliterated vestibule (Pâ=â0.001) were statistically established (Pâ<â0.05) as the most significant reasons for not carrying out dental rehabilitation in patients who had undergone free-fibular graft reconstruction.
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Implantação Dentária Endóssea , Fíbula/transplante , Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço/reabilitação , Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço/cirurgia , Mandíbula/cirurgia , Maxila/cirurgia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Estudos Transversais , Prótese Dentária Fixada por Implante , Feminino , Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço/radioterapia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Radiografia Panorâmica , Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica/reabilitação , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Brachytherapy has been widely employed as a salvage or adjuvant modality in localized early and/or recurrent lesions. In recent years, advances in brachytherapy techniques have helped to achieve better loco-regional disease control and higher survival rates at the cost of limited morbidity. This is mainly owing to the development of technologically advanced three-dimensional computer planning systems and treatment delivery techniques. Low-dose-rate brachytherapy has been substituted by high-dose-rate and pulsed-dose-rate techniques, which allow better dose optimization. Inter-disciplinary approach results in fabrication of customized intra-oral surface mould, which allows accurate dose delivery, excellent dose distribution, and is less time-consuming. However, fabrication of surface mould becomes extremely challenging when intra-oral anatomic factors are unfavorable. We present a report on the management of a previously-irradiated completely edentulous patient with severe trismus for whom high-dose-rate surface mould brachytherapy had been prescribed. A unique, reliable, and practical solution has been presented based firmly on the scientific knowledge of contemporary implant dentistry.
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Palatal perforation is an uncommon complication seen in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia undergoing chemotherapy. This may impact basic functions, such as speech, swallowing, chewing, affecting the quality of life (QOL). Prosthetic rehabilitation of the palatal perforation with obturator can optimally restore function, thereby improving and enhancing the QOL of these patients.
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The treatment of oral cancers affects oral functions and quality of life (QOL). Dental rehabilitation is a major step toward enhancing quality of life after controlling the disease. The effects of the disease, treatment, and rehabilitation need to be evaluated to assess oral health-related QOL. The Liverpool Oral Rehabilitation Questionnaire version 3 (LORQv3) and Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) are specific assessment questionnaires of oral rehabilitation. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of oral rehabilitation on patients with head and neck cancer by using the LORQv3 and OHIP-14 questionnaires and to discover and document specific patient-derived problems related to the issues of oral rehabilitation. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The LORQv3 and OHIP-14 questionnaires were administered to 60 participants with oral cancer, who were in need of oral rehabilitation. They were asked to rate their dental problems on a Likert scale before fabrication of their prostheses (baseline) and at the 3-month follow-up visit after prosthetic rehabilitation. Paired comparison was done using the Wilcoxon signed rank test according to the distribution, and Cronbach alpha was used to assess internal consistency. Subscale scores were determined by mean value (α=.05). RESULTS: For the LORQv3 questionnaire, a 10% to 27% improvement was found in the domain of oral function, and a 20% improvement in orofacial appearance, with improvement in patient satisfaction with the prosthesis. Using the OHIP-14 questionnaire, a 45% to 67% improvement was generally seen in all domains. CONCLUSIONS: After assessment using the LORQv3 and OHIP-14 questionnaires, prosthetic rehabilitation was seen to contribute to the betterment of patients with head and neck cancer.
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Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço/cirurgia , Reabilitação Bucal , Saúde Bucal , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço/psicologia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Reabilitação Bucal/métodos , Reabilitação Bucal/psicologia , Qualidade de Vida/psicologia , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adulto JovemRESUMO
The insertion and removal of an obturator in large maxillary defects with or without trismus is difficult. Fabrication of a two-piece obturator in such cases overcomes this problem. This article describes rehabilitation of large maxillary defects with two piece maxillary obturator of three types. All these obturators have a maxillary plate and a bulb component, which are approximated together by various techniques namely, silicone cover, embedded magnets, and press studs. Prosthetic rehabilitation of large maxillary defects with two-piece obturators offers the possibility of adequate oral rehabilitation by fabricating light weight prosthesis, which is easy to use. The bulb covers the undercut areas of the defect enhancing the facial contour and retention. It facilitates easy examination of underlying tissues, recreation of the anatomic barrier between the oral and nasal cavities and restoration of the function and esthetics. Thus, it adds to the quality of life.
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Obturadores Palatinos , Humanos , Maxila/patologia , Neoplasias Maxilares/cirurgia , Qualidade de VidaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Treatment of acute leukemia's- a common childhood malignancy, involves intensive and powerful multi-drug chemotherapeutic regime. Oral lesions are a common complication in these patients affecting oral health status. AIM: This study was conducted to evaluate and assess the oral health status of newly diagnosed leukemic pediatric patients during induction phase and its correlation to outcome of induction therapy. MATERIAL METHODS: Oral examinations was done in 33 children between the age group of 5-15 years with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myloblastic leukemia (AML), who were undergoing chemotherapy. Oral Hygiene Index- Simplified, (OHI-S) decayed missing filled teeth index (def/DMFT), Loe and Sillness index for gingiva, and complete blood count at first and fourth week of induction phase were recorded for each patient. The changes in the oral health status were analyzed with Wilcoxon signed rank test. RESULTS: During an induction phase it was observed that level of OHI-S (P = 0.002), Loe and Sillness index (P = 0.003), def/DMFT index (P = 0.076), platelet count (P = 0.00) increased significantly and no significant difference was noted in hemoglobin (P = 0.4) and total leucocytes count (P = 0.11). CONCLUSION: It was observed that, although oral health status had significantly worsened, the induction outcome was not affected.
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Rehabilitation with an orbital prosthesis is done when surgical reconstruction is not possible or affordable in patients with orbital exenteration. Fabrication of orbital prosthesis requires precision in placement of the ocular portion of the prosthesis on the facial moulage. This method describes the use of a vacuum formed sheet for making an orbital template that acts as a guide for achieving optimum orientation of the ocular portion of the prosthesis.
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Olho Artificial , Desenho de Prótese , Resinas Acrílicas/química , Materiais Biocompatíveis/química , Estética , Humanos , Modelos Anatômicos , Exenteração Orbitária/reabilitação , Plásticos/química , Desenho de Prótese/instrumentação , Elastômeros de Silicone/química , VácuoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the rate of osseointegration (ROI) and overall success rate (OSR) of implants placed in native and grafted jaws with or without radiotherapy at a 5-year follow-up in Indian head and neck cancer patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thirty head and neck cancer patients from various socioeconomic strata were accrued. Eighty-five implants were inserted in 17 native and 13 grafted jaws. Nineteen patients received radiation therapy. A 5-year follow-up ROI and OSR of implants were reported. RESULTS: The 5-year ROI and OSR were 88% and 77%, respectively. ROI was 93% for grafted, 85% for native, 83% for irradiated, and 100% for nonirradiated jaws. OSR was 73% for grafted, 80% for native, 71% for irradiated, and 89% for nonirradiated jaws. Patients from higher socioeconomic strata had higher OSR (92%) as compared with those belonging to lower socioeconomic strata (65%). CONCLUSION: The failure rate observed in this study was 24% for implants placed in head and neck cancer patients at a 5-year follow-up.
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Implantação Dentária Endóssea , Retenção em Prótese Dentária/estatística & dados numéricos , Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço/cirurgia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Falha de Restauração Dentária/estatística & dados numéricos , Feminino , Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço/radioterapia , Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço/reabilitação , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Osseointegração , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of three-month fluoride varnish application on radiation caries and dental sensitivity and to assess compliance to three-month fluoride varnish application. Materials and Methods. 190 irradiated head and neck cancer patients were randomly selected and reviewed retrospectively. Oral prophylaxis, fluoride varnish application, and treatment of dental caries were done prior to radiation therapy. Patients were followed up at every three months for dental evaluation and fluoride varnish application. Decayed-missing-filling-teeth indices, dental sensitivity, and compliance to fluoride varnish application were noted for fifteen months and analyzed statistically. Results. Significant increase in decayed-missing-filling-teeth index was seen at nine (P = 0.028), twelve (P = 0.003) and fifteen (P = 0.002) months follow-up. However, the rate of increase in decayed-missing-filling-teeth indices was 1.64/month which is less than the rate mentioned in the literature (2.5/month). There was no significant effect of sex (P = 0.952) and surgery (P = 0.672) on radiation caries, but site of disease (P = 0.038) and radiation dose (P = 0.015) were found to have statistically significant effect. Dental sensitivity decreased from 39% at 3 months to 25% at 15 months followup. 99% compliance to fluoride varnish application was seen till six months followup which decreased to 46% at fifteen months. Conclusion. Three-month fluoride varnish application is effective in decreasing radiation caries and sensitivity and has good compliance.
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Surgical treatment of head and neck cancer frequently results in defects that challenge conventional prosthetic rehabilitation. Successful rehabilitation using tissue supported dentures in such cases has been reported to be less than 20%. With the loss of jaw bones and thus the support, there is loss of retention to a great deal. Also, teeth loss on the side of the defect adds to failure in retention. Scar tissue formation, deviation of jaw due to muscle pull, decreased mouth opening, loss of sulcus and non vertical force are some of the common adversaries of jaw resection especially mandibular resection which pose great limitation on the stability and success of prospective prosthetic rehabilitation. The advent and application of biologically acceptable implants in clinical dentistry has contributed to restoring the defects of the deficient maxillofacial systems. Surgical intervention in patients who had received head and neck irradiation is preferably avoided as it has been associated with decreased healing and increased potential for development of osteoradionecrosis. Hence an implant as an option when surgical field has received tumerocidal radiation is empirically excluded. The purpose of this article is to review the studies and reports published in various journals related to osseointegrated implant rehabilitation in irradiated bones.