Osseointegrated implants associated with PRP in the rehabilitation of irradiated patient with SCC of the tongue. Case report

ABSTRACT

Background: Young patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oral cavity are an unusual occurrence. Also, malignant tumour treatment can result in severe mutilation with unfavourable impact on cosmetic and function. Case report: This is a case of a 23-year-old man who presented a SCC of the tongue. After oncological treatment with resection and irradiation, he was rehabilitated using osseointegrated implants associated with platelet rich plasma in order to improve patient rehabilitation. Discussion: After a six-month healing period all implants were stable and clinically osseointegrated and masticatory, phonetic and aesthetic functions were restored. Results show that under controlled procedures, osseointegration is achievable even in low bone quality in irradiated sites, improving the patient’s quality of life.