Dosimetric evaluation of the effect of dental restorative materials in head and neck radiotherapy

Conclusion: Our dosimetric results for a single beam geometry suggest that, among the three types of filling, resin composite filling is an ideal restorative filling material with minimal morbidity-inducing radiation dose enhancement that may result in increased osteoradionecrosis and secondary caries risk. There is a need for further dosimetric studies with actual clinical beam arrangements.
Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research