osteoradionecrosis of the maxilla

corleone
corleone CSN Member Posts: 312 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

I was wondering how often is that seen as a complication among those who had 70Gy and concurrent chemo? I know that maxilla has a better supply of Oxygen (via collateral vessel supply) than the mandible. I realize that it depends on the (primary) tumor location, but I am still willing to know if extraction, deep cleaning (in general everything that is prohibited due to risk of ORN) can be done on the maxilla.

Thanks for your input.

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  • hwt
    hwt CSN Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #2
    ORN

    I had cancer of the mandible and am currently doing HBOT prior to having some extractions and implants. Before I started HBOT, I did have my existing teeth cleaned without incident. 

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