Dental care in prevention and treatment of osteoradionecrosis: literature review

Authors

  • Natália Grimaldi Graduanda da Faculdade de Odontologia da UFBA, aluna integrante do CIPOV (Centro de Estudo e Pesquisa Odontológica de Vitória)
  • Viviane Sarmento Doutora em Estomatologia (PUCRS), Coordenadora do CEPOV, Professora adjunta (UBA, UEFS)
  • Leonardo Provedel Mestre em Clínica Odontológica (UFBA), Especialista em Implantodontia (UFBA), Coordenador do CEPOV
  • Darcy de Almeida Doutoranda em Laser em Odontologia (UFPB/UFBA)
  • Samantha da Cunha Doutoranda em Laser em Odontologia (UFPB/UFBA)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32635/2176-9745.RBC.2005v51n4.1926

Keywords:

Osteoradionecrosis, Radiotherapy, Adverse effects, Mouth neoplasms

Abstract

Osteoradionecrosis is a serious complication resulting of head and neck radiotheraphy. This article focus on its physiopathology, main predisposing factors, clinical and radiographic characteristics, besides the discussion on how to prevent it. In addition, it highlights the osteoradionecrosis traditional treatments and future perspectives, on the matter emphasizing the importance of the participation of the dentist in the multidisciplinary oncologic team.

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Published

2005-12-30

How to Cite

1.
Grimaldi N, Sarmento V, Provedel L, Almeida D de, Cunha S da. Dental care in prevention and treatment of osteoradionecrosis: literature review. Rev. Bras. Cancerol. [Internet]. 2005 Dec. 30 [cited 2024 Jul. 22];51(4):319-24. Available from: https://rbc.inca.gov.br/index.php/revista/article/view/1926

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 4 (2005): Oct./Nov./Dec.

Section

LITERATURE REVIEW