Osteoradionecrosis of maxillae.
A case of osteoradionecrosis of the maxilla has been presented. It is hoped that this review and discussion of osteomyelitis and osteoradionecrosis will point out the need for proper management of the dentition of cancer patients who are subjected to radiotherapy.
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000528:radiation effects*; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000209:etiology*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology*