title: Use of protective prostheses during radiation therapy.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Poole
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Flaxman
mesh_terms: D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000295:instrumentation; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011482:Protective Devices; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000209:etiology