Use of the afterloading technique for intraoral radiation carriers.
A method for fabrication of a radiation carrier with an adaptation of the afterloading technique has been described. The use of the afterloading technique allows for quick and easy placement of multiple radioactive sources; thus time and exposure to the radiotherapist and the patient are minimized during the period of placement and activation of the prosthesis at the time of therapy.
D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000379:methods*; D003778:Dentures; D006801:Humans; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013997:Time Factors
D011868:Radioisotopes