Head and neck radiotherapy-induced changes in dentomaxillofacial structures detected on panoramic radiographs: A systematic review.

Luciana Munhoz Danielle Ayumi Nishimura Christyan Hiroshi Iida Plauto Christopher Aranha Watanabe Emiko Saito Arita

Published in: Imaging science in dentistry (2021)

The interaction between ionizing radiation and maxillofacial structures results in hazard to the tissues involved, particularly the bone tissue, periosteum, connective tissue of the mucosa, and endothelium. Hard tissue changes due to radiation therapy can be detected on panoramic radiographs.

Keyphrases

radiation therapy
high resolution
locally advanced
early stage
radiation induced
gene expression
cone beam computed tomography
bone mineral density
mass spectrometry
postmenopausal women
soft tissue
body composition