Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is the worst long-term complication due to radiotherapy to the head and neck and is defined as an area of exposed necrotic oral bone, with failure to heal for at least 3 months. In most cases, ORN is associated with oral surgery procedures involving the jaw bone. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a biological approach for ORN treatment.

Conservative treatment with plasma rich in growth factors-Endoret for osteoradionecrosis

MORTELLARO, Carmen;
2015-01-01

Abstract

Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is the worst long-term complication due to radiotherapy to the head and neck and is defined as an area of exposed necrotic oral bone, with failure to heal for at least 3 months. In most cases, ORN is associated with oral surgery procedures involving the jaw bone. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a biological approach for ORN treatment.
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