Oropharyngeal cancer and osteoradionecrosis in a novel radiation era: A single institution analysis

ConclusionsThe introduction of novel targeted IMRT has not seen a significant reduction in the incidence of ORN with the condition of concern is the HPV positive OPC group. These patients present with a relatively intact dentition receiving RT doses above the threshold for development of ORN. Additionally, the high survivorship of the OPC population is likely to be contributory to the rise of case seen which provide a clinical challenge the dental sector will been to proactively manage

Source: Oral Surgery - August 12, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Dipesh Patel, Sonam Haria, Vinod Patel Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research