Question 355 · LDEK · Children with systemic diseases and disabilities
Tooth extraction:
- A. can be performed in the course of head and neck radiotherapy but it must be accompanied by antibiotic therapy.
- B. is not performed in the course of head and neck radiotherapy or within 12 months of completing radiotherapy.
- C. is performed at least 3-5 days before the start of radiotherapy and accompanied by antibiotic therapy that is continued until the wound is healed.
- D. in a patient with cancer remission who had head and neck radiotherapy 15 years ago, tooth extraction is accompanied by antibiotic therapy that is continued until the wound is healed.
- E. all answers are incorrect.
Hint
Consider how long the risk of osteoradionecrosis lasts after head and neck irradiation, and how early extractions must precede radiotherapy.
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