Radiation ‐induced changes in the microstructure of epithelial cells of the oral mucosa: A comparative light and electron microscopic study

ConclusionScanning electron microscopy, in contrast to light microscopy, appears to be a useful tool to reveal the condition of superficial oral mucosal cells. In respect of the possible pathogenesis of osteoradionecrosis, the radiation‐induced damage of the microplicae and its influence on the mucosal salivary pellicle is discussed.

Source: Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine - September 15, 2017 Category: Pathology Authors: Pekka J. Asikainen, Hannah Dekker, Ellinoora Sirvi ö, Jopi Mikkonen, Engelbert A. J. M. Schulten, Elisabeth Bloemena, Arto Koistinen, Chris M. ten Bruggenkate, Arja M. Kullaa Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research