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Case Reports
. 2009 Oct;91(7):W8-10.
doi: 10.1308/147870809X450584.

Squamous cell carcinoma presenting as peri-implantitis: a case report

Aakshay Gulati  1 , Francy J Puthussery, Ian P Downie, Timothy R Flood
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Case Reports

Squamous cell carcinoma presenting as peri-implantitis: a case report

Aakshay Gulati et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2009 Oct.

Abstract

Dental implants have proved to be a useful adjunct in the rehabilitation of oral cancer patients. We describe the case of a 62-year-old woman who presented with a white patch in the oral cavity, diagnosed to be a squamous cell carcinoma. She underwent extensive surgery including microvascular reconstruction, followed by implant rehabilitation. Unfortunately, she suffered from multiple episodes of peri-implantitis and later on went on to develop oral squamous cell carcinoma around two of the dental implants. Here, we highlight the importance of regular follow-up and maintaining a high index of suspicion in high-risk patients.

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Figure 1
Lesion at initial presentation.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Image showing squamous cell carcinoma in the site of previous pre-implantitis around the lingual aspect of the mandibular central implant.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Radiograph showing the implants insitu following the second major surgery.
Figure 4
Figure 4
Image showing the second malignant lesion around the mandibular posterior implant.
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