Therapeutic and preventative management of osteoradionecrosis: integrative literature review

Edielly Fernanda David, Cássio Vinhadelli Ribeiro, Dhiancarlo Rocha Macedo, Ana Carolina Andrade Florentino, Cizelene do Carmo Faleiro Veloso Guedes

Abstract


Objective: The aim of this study was to perform an integrative review of the literature with intent to discuss the preventive and therapeutic management of ORN. Material and Methods: For this search was conducted in the databases: Medical Literature Analysis (PubMed / MEDLINE) and Biblioteca Virtual emSaúde (BVS). The sample consisted of 12 studies published between 2011-2015. Results: Studies have shown aspects related to prevention, treatment of ORN with hyperbaric oxygen therapy to pharmacological treatment of ORN and surgical treatment. Conclusion: It is considered essential preventive dental care before radiotherapy and development control, randomized studies that aim to assess the most effective therapy in the treatment of ORN.

Keywords


Osteoradionecrosis; Therapy; Prevention; jaws.



DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18363/rbo.v73n2.p.150

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