What Researchers Did
Researchers presented a clinical report of a 67-year-old irradiated oncology patient who received hyperbaric oxygen therapy before rehabilitation with implant-supported prostheses.
What They Found
After receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy three years post-surgery, four implants were installed in the patient's mandible. Five months later, a full-arch implant-supported prosthesis was fabricated, leading to improved chewing efficiency, swallowing, speech, and self-esteem. The patient also experienced less denture trauma on the mucosa.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
The primary limitation is that this was a single case report, meaning the findings cannot be generalized to a broader patient population.