The use of a dynamic opening device in the treatment of radiation induced trismus.
A commonly observed sequela of radiation therapy for malignancy of the head and neck is trismus. Patients may experience a marked restriction of jaw opening and overall mobility, which is of great concern and lessens the quality of life. A 66 year old edentulous man experiencing radiation therapy induced trismus was treated with a dynamic opening device to improve his opening and range of movement, before new maxillary and mandibular complete dentures were constructed for him.
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D000368:Aged; D016371:Cranial Irradiation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015915:Motion Therapy, Continuous Passive / Q000295:instrumentation; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D014313:Trismus / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*