Osteoradionecrosis in a Patient Submitted to Head and Neck Radiotherapy: A Case Report
Int. j. odontostomatol. (Print); 13 (4), 2019
ABSTRACT: Radiotherapy applies ionizing radiation at predetermined doses for a limited period of time in order to destroy tumors. The oral cavity, which has a high rate of cell renewal, is affected by the side effects of radiotherapy including osteoradionecrosis (ORN). This condition occurs due to irradi...