Impact of rehabilitation with dental implants on the quality of life of patients undergoing maxillofacial reconstruction: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Maxillofacial reconstruction with dental implants in microvascular tissue flaps aims to improve mastication. However, the quality of life (QoL) impact of this intervention is yet to be determined. This systematic review assessed the QoL impact of maxillofacial reconstruction with implant-supported teeth compared to no dental rehabilitation, removable dentures, and obturator (modified denture). Additionally, we examined instruments applied to measure QoL in maxillofacial reconstruction.

Methods

Databases Ovid Medline and Embase, Scopus, Web of Science and Handle on QoL were searched. Cohort, case-control and randomized controlled trials (RCT) were narratively synthesized for QoL captured through validated instruments. Study methodological quality was assessed using Co

SUBMITTER: Azher S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11802631 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature