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The predictive value of pretreatment hemoglobin-to-platelet ratio on osteoradionecrosis incidence rates of locally advanced nasopharyngeal cancer patients managed with concurrent chemoradiotherapy
BackgroundThis retrospective study aimed to investigate whether the pretreatment hemoglobin-to-platelet ratio (HPR) could predict the risk of...
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Progression and postoperative complications of osteoradionecrosis of the jaw: a 20-year retrospective study of 124 non-nasopharyngeal cancer cases and meta-analysis
BackgroundTo assess the contributing risk factors for the progression of, and the postoperative poor prognosis associated with, osteoradionecrosis of...
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Survival of dental implants and occurrence of osteoradionecrosis in irradiated head and neck cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ObjectivesThis systematic review assesses dental implant survival, calculates the incidence rate of osteoradionecrosis, and evaluates risk factors in...
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An audit into the timing of dental extractions pre-head and neck radiotherapy and the prevalence of osteoradionecrosis
Objective It is recommended that radiotherapy for head and neck cancer commences ten days post-dental extractions to reduce the risk of...
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Reconstruction of mandibular defects in osteoradionecrosis and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw using fibula free flap and management of postoperative wound infections
BackgroundComplications from osteoradionecrosis (ORN) and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) include oro-cutaneous fistulas,...
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Retrospective analysis of tooth extraction and osteoradionecrosis after low-dose rate brachytherapy for patients with tongue cancer
ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the incidence of osteonecrosis of the jawbones (ORN) after tooth extraction in patients undergoing low-dose...
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Does the administration of meloxicam before head and neck radiotherapy reduce the risk of mandibular osteoradionecrosis? An animal model study
ObjectiveTo assess whether the administration of meloxicam before head and neck radiotherapy reduces the risk of mandibular osteoradionecrosis in...
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy as an adjunct treatment of periodontitis, MRONJ, and ONJ: a systematic literature review
ObjectiveTo review the available prospective literature on hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy for periodontal conditions.
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Analysis of the critical dose of radiation therapy in the incidence of Osteoradionecrosis in head and neck cancer patients: a case series
IntroductionOsteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a dramatic complication following radiation therapy (RT) for head and neck tumours. Symptoms include pain,...
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Radiotherapy and the Oral Cavity
Radiotherapy plays a vital role in the management of head and neck cancer (HNC). Despite novel techniques reducing damage to healthy tissues, most...
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A modified protocol of mandibular osteoradionecrosis induction in rats with external beam radiation therapy
ObjectiveTo propose a modified protocol of mandibular osteoradionecrosis induction in rats with external beam radiation therapy.
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The dental management of patients irradiated for head and neck cancer
Patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancers are prone to a range of dental complications, including mucositis, trismus, xerostomia,...
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Oral Surgical Procedures and Considerations for Older People
This chapter describes the surgical management of older people, including the preoperative assessment and considerations required for those with...
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Outcomes and influencing factors of dental implants in fibula, iliac crest, and scapula free flaps: a retrospective case–control study
PurposeReconstruction with vascularized bone grafts after ablative surgery and subsequent dental rehabilitation with implants is often challenging;...
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The association between dental therapy timelines and osteoradionecrosis: a nationwide population-based cohort study
ObjectivesThe study aimed to investigate the timeline association with specific dental therapy and osteoradionecrosis (ORN) in oral cancer patients.
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Clinical efficacy of endodontic protocols on reducing cultivable bacteria and endotoxin in infected root canal in patients submitted to head and neck radiotherapy: a randomised clinical trial
ObjectivesAssess the efficacy of biomechanical preparation using a reciprocating system followed by final irrigation protocols, then intracanal...
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Dentists' perspectives on denture provision after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer: an exploratory study using the theoretical domains framework
Introduction Patients are often keen to replace their missing teeth after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer (HNC), yet such replacement does not...
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Oral Management of Cancer Patients After Multimodality Therapy
No currently available anticancer treatment, whether radiotherapy or chemotherapy, can kill neoplastic cells without affecting normal cells. In this...