DENTAL IMPLANTS IN IRRADIATED JAWS: OSSEOINTEGRATION, OSTEORADIONECROSIS, AND CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING
Radiotherapy for head and neck tumors may produce persistent changes in oral and maxillofacial tissues, including vascular impairment, fibrosis, and alterations in bone metabolism and remodeling. These changes represent important challenges for dental implant rehabilitation, particularly because of their potential effe...