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Clinical uses of prosthetic devices in brachiotherapy for oral cavity tumors
Author(s) -
Sela M.,
Weshler Z.,
Loewental E.,
Taicher S.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.2930300109
Subject(s) - medicine , oral cavity , radiation therapy , radiation treatment planning , medical physics , surgery , radiology , dentistry
Three different acrylic resin intraoral stents used for radiotherapy are described. They serve multiple functions in the treatment of tumors of the oral cavity. They are prepared individually and are necessary for accurate treatment planning and in order to minimize the exposure of hospital personnel to radiation.