What Researchers Did
Researchers described a case study of an oral cancer patient with a compromised mandible who received hyperbaric oxygen therapy before rehabilitation with four dental implants and palatal mucosa grafting.
What They Found
The patient underwent 30 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy before receiving four endosteal dental implants and palatal mucosa grafting. After a 4-year follow-up, the patient showed stable bone and a satisfactory rehabilitation outcome.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it describes a case from outside Canada.
Study Limitations
The primary limitation of this study is that it is a single case report, which limits the generalizability of its findings to a broader patient population.