IMPLANT PLACEMENT IN ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS (OSMF) AND TRISMUS PATIENTS WITH RESTRICTED MOUTH OPENING | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | ||
| Volume 15, Issue 4, October 2024, Pages 202-206 PDF (1.94 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/omx.2024.272482.1228 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Jagriti Lahiri* 1; Snehal Bansod2 | ||
| 1Department Of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Maitri College of Dentistry And Research Centre, Anjora ,Durg | ||
| 2Department of oral and maxillofacial Surgery, Maitri College of Dentistry and research Centre , Anjora, Durg, India | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) presents unique challenges in dental implantology, primarily due to progressive fibrotic changes limiting mouth opening. This abstract explores implant placement complexities in OSMF, focusing on innovative strategies for individuals with a restricted oral aperture. The document reviews current literature, emphasizing both surgical and prosthetic considerations. Creative precision in treatment planning is pivotal, requiring a meticulous assessment of factors such as mouth restriction, tissue elasticity, and overall oral health. Addressing these challenges involves key tools like minimally invasive techniques, computer-assisted implant placement, and customized prosthodontic solutions. Emphasis is placed on a multidisciplinary approach, stressing collaboration among oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and healthcare providers for optimal outcomes. Through amalgamating evidence-based practices with ingenuity, this abstract underscores the evolving landscape of OSMF implantology, paving the way for refined protocols and improved patient quality of life. In grappling with the unique challenges of OSMF, this exploration serves as a guide for clinicians, pushing beyond conventional boundaries, and inspiring a new era in implant placement for those with restricted mouth opening. Ultimately, it contributes to an enhanced standard of patient care within the dental community. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| oral submucous fibrosis; dental implants; trismus; oral cancer; radiotherapy | ||
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