Peri-implant squamous cell carcinoma.

Peri-implant squamous cell carcinoma.

Aust Dent J. 2017 Dec 27;:

Authors: Ito K, Takahashi K, Eda T, Kondoh T, Goss A

Abstract
Peri-implant squamous cell carcinoma is an uncommon pathological manifestation, whereas, peri-implantitis is commonly found in association with dental implants. Both present similarly with loss of supporting soft and hard tissue around dental implants, therefore, a careful differential diagnosis is required. The present case concerns a 62-year-old Japanese male who had dental implant which had been in the left maxillary incisor region for four years who apparently developed peri-implantitis. This did not respond to localized therapy and antibiotics so was referred for specialist surgical management. Biopsy confirmed it to be a squamous cell carcinoma rather than an inflammatory lesion. Literature review shows this is an unusual presentation without a previous history of malignancy, mucosal disease, or risk factors for cancers. Although rare the possibility of peri-implant squamous cell carcinoma should be borne in mind by all practitioners who monitor implant patients. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

PMID: 29281754 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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