Tooth root growth impairment after mantle radiation in long-term survivors of Hodgkin's disease

Journal Article · Tue Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · J. Am. Dent. Assoc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.14219/jada.archive.1985.0164· OSTI ID:6178935

McGinnis, Jr, J P; Hopkins, K P; Thompson, E I; Hustu, H O

The tooth root growth impairment that resulted from 35 to 37 Gy mantle port radiation in 47 long-term survivors of childhood Hodgkin's disease was quantified and related to specific age groups and categories of teeth. Root measurements of the mandibular permanent canines, first and second premolars, and first and second molars were made from sequential panoramic radiographs taken at the time of radiation therapy and after the closure of root apexes. The severity of root growth impairment was greatest in patients who received radiation during the early stages of odontogenesis. With later stages of odontogenesis, and as the age increased at the time of treatment, less impairment occurred. The potential difficulties of using repeated panoramic radiographs to assess tooth lengths in longitudinal studies also were discussed.

• Research Organization: Oral Roberts Univ., Tulsa, OK
• OSTI ID: 6178935
• Journal Information: J. Am. Dent. Assoc.; (United States), Vol. 4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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