Photodynamic therapy as resource to control osteoradionecrosis in alveolar bone: a case report

A 38-year-old White male smoker for 20 years, diagnosed with lower lip cancer who underwent adjuvant radiotherapy (60 Gy) showed exposure and suppuration of the anterior region of the alveolar mandibular bone after 6 months after radiotherapy treatment. The size of the lesion was ±2 cm and caused fenestration of the buccal mucosa and bony with root exposition. A pulp sensitivity test of the teeth was performed and only teeth 25 and 26 were not vital. Based on radiographic and clinical features, the diagnosis was osteoradionecrosis.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research