by Extivita | May 28, 2010 | Cancer
Abstract: This systematic review aims to identify and review the best available evidence to answer the clinical question ‘What are the incidence and the factors influencing the development of osteoradionecrosis after tooth extraction in irradiated...
by Extivita | Feb 11, 2010 | Cancer
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to explore the current theories about pretreatment assessment and dental management of patients receiving head and neck radiotherapy, and the therapeutic options to treat osteoradionecrosis of the jaws, based on the literature...
by Extivita | Oct 1, 2009 | Cancer
Abstract: There is still considerable controversy regarding whether hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy used preoperatively and postoperatively will prevent osteoradionecrosis in previously irradiated patients undergoing tooth extraction. The purpose of this systematic...
by Extivita | Sep 8, 2009 | Cancer
Abstract: Erkan, Bilgi, Mutluoğlu, Uzun, , , , , (2009). Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in cancer patients and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. JOP : Journal of the pancreas, 2009 Sep;10(5):579-80; author reply...
by Extivita | Mar 24, 2007 | Cancer
Abstract: Head and neck cancer is becoming a more recognizable pathology to the general population and dentists. The modes of treatment include surgery and/or radiation therapy. Pretreatment dental assessment should be provided for these patients before they undergo...
