Implant–supported crowns insertion in patient receiving chemotherapy

Abstract

The clinical results of a case demonstrating dental implant insertion in a patient receiving chemotherapy is the focus of this report. A 74-year-old male patient came on his own accord because five units of porcelain long bridge in his right mandibular region were loosened. The one abutment tooth had a severe problem due to the periodontal problem (tooth 47), and teeth 43 and 44 were treated with root canal treatment, intrapulp post and porcelain crowns. After insertion of the fixture bone level implant, the patient is diagnosed with lymphoma and chemotherapy is performed for treatment. Clinically, the implants had no mobility, with no apparent exudate or bleeding upon probing 1 year after. At the time second procedures were performed, the dental implants had provided support for the abutments. One of the abutments was changed with anatomic abutment due to realignment of prosthesis position. Finally, three crowns porcelain fused to metal were used as final restorations and harmonized occlusion was achieved. The following is a discussion of the purposes and technique used for the insertion of these dental implants.