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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 112, No 4, 485-488.
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Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 112, Issue 4, 485-488
Copyright © 1986 by American Dental Association

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Use of protective prostheses during radiation therapy



TS Poole and NA Flaxman

Current applications and complications in the use of radiotherapy for the treatment of oral malignancy are reviewed. Prostheses are used for decreasing radiation to vital structures not involved with the lesion but located in the field of radiation. With a program of oral hygiene and proper dental care, protective prostheses can help decrease greatly the morbidity seen with existing radiotherapy regimens.




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