Online ISSN: 2515-8260

Keywords : osteolysis


Type of article: Review article Title of the article: OSTEORADIONECROSIS AND ITS MANAGEMENT: A REVIEW

Dr.L. Malathi; Dr. R. Hariharan; Dr.N. AravindhaBabu; Dr.N. Anitha

European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 2020, Volume 7, Issue 4, Pages 1471-1475

One of the major side effects of radiotherapy o the head and neck region is the osteoradionecrosis (ORN)of the jaws. It requires a multidisciplinary approach for treatment. Various treatments have been proposed for the treatment of osteoradionecrosis. This review article discusses the etiology, pathophysiology and management of osteoradionecrosis