Analysis of health insurance data on dental treatment and the occurrence of osteoradionecrosis of the jaw

Abstract Background Radiotherapy (RT) is a key component in the multimodal treatment approach for head and neck cancer (HNC). Post-therapeutic surgical and/or dental interventions on the jawbone carry a risk of developing osteoradionecrosis (ORN). To mitigate this risk, dental examinations and, if n...

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Main Authors: Ramona Schweyen, Stephanie Heinrich, Sara Lena Lückmann, Jeremias Hey, Steffen Fleischer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06114-y
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