Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 111, Issue 6, 955-957
Copyright © 1985 by American Dental Association
Tooth extraction by orthodontic force after radiation therapy: report of case
B Rodu,
SJ Filler,
and
GK Woodfin
This report presents a therapeutic approach to orthodontic tooth extraction in a patient at high risk for the development of osteoradionecrosis with conventional techniques. The rationale for this procedure is discussed in detail, combining principles of radiation biology, clinical radiation therapy, and biomechanics of tooth movement.