title: [Protection of the patient with the malignant tumor in the maxillo-facial region from complications due to the irradiation therapy].
abstract: The expected side effects of irradiation therapy justify radical preparation of the oral cavity before irradiation in case of a malignant tumor of the maxillofacial region. The well-timed extractions of teeth in circumstances described is the safest way to prevent the incurable infection of the irradiated bone.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Oblak
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014081:Tooth Extraction
vernacular_title: Zascita bolnika z malignomom maksilofacialnega podrocja pred zapleti zaradi obsevanja.