Evaluation of Quality of Life After Mandibular Reconstruction Using a Novel Fixed Implant-Supported Dental Prosthesis Concept: A Pilot Study KU Leuven
PURPOSE: To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a novel concept of early loaded (ie, within 2 weeks) implant-supported fixed dental prostheses (ISFDP) for patients who underwent mandibular reconstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: All patients requiring mandibular reconstruction between July 2013 and March 2016 at AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende AV were screened for dental rehabilitation according to the proposed concept. Of 17 patients, 10 were ...