In a patient with a history of radiation therapy for oropharyngeal carcinoma, how would you approach the planning and execution of dental implants in the posterior mandible, considering risks of osteoradionecrosis, compromised healing, and altered bone quality?
For dental implants post-radiation in the posterior mandible, assess radiation dose, timing, and bone health. Use atraumatic techniques, consider hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and plan meticulously to minimize osteoradionecrosis risk.
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