The association with xerostomia from sialadenitis and the jaw osteonecrosis in head and neck cancer population: a nationwide cohort study

ConclusionsThere was a close association between sialadenitis and ONJ in the HNC population. The severity of sialadenitis was positive correlated to ONJ risk. Radiotherapy combined with sialadenitis significantly raised ORN incidence in HNC patients except for NPC patients.Clinical relevanceHNC patients complained that xerostomia from sialadenitis might increase the risk to develop ONJ, especially among those who received radiotherapy.
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research