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@article{186702,
        author = {T. Nithyashree and Dr. Akash},
        title = {DENTAL IMPLANTS IN IRRADIATED BONE: CHALLENGES AND ADVANCEMENTS IN HEAD AND NECK CANCER REHABILITATION},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {2148-2150},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=186702},
        abstract = {Head and neck cancer survivors often face severe maxillofacial defects after radiation, making conventional prosthetics ineffective. Dental implants have emerged as the crucial, biologically sound solution for functional and aesthetic rehabilitation in this complex group. This literature review addresses the challenges of placing implants in irradiated bone, focusing on altered bone quality, compromised osseointegration, and the high risk of osteoradionecrosis (ORN). While overall implant survival is generally favorable, success demands meticulous, multidisciplinary planning. Key prognostic factors include the radiation dose and the implant site, with the mandible showing significantly greater success than the maxilla. Optimal timing remains debated, and the use of bone grafts is generally less favorable than local bone. Ultimately, a detailed benefit-risk analysis with advanced planning is essential to offer implant restoration, improving the survivor's quality of life.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {November},
        }