An audit into the timing of dental extractions pre-head and neck radiotherapy and the prevalence of osteoradionecrosis.
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DOI: 10.1038/s41415-022-3992-5
Abstract: Objective It is recommended that radiotherapy for head and neck cancer commences ten days post-dental extractions to reduce the risk of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the jaw. However, consideration must be given to patients' survival which… read more here.
Keywords: head neck; dental extractions; timing dental; radiotherapy ... See more keywords