Alveolar wound healing after x-irradiation: a histologic, radiographic, and histometric study

Journal Article · Mon Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0278-2391(86)80051-9· OSTI ID:6840934

Guglielmotti, M B; Ubios, A M; Cabrini, R L

Healing of extraction wounds in rats following cephalic irradiation was studied by histologic, radiographic, and histometric methods 14 days after tooth extraction. Irradiation was given at 0, 3, and 7 days after surgery in doses of either 15, 20, or 30 Gy. No significant differences were seen with the different doses given seven days post-extraction. However, socket healing was delayed when irradiation was given immediately and three days after extraction. On the basis of these observations, it is recommended that radiation not begin until at least one week after the extraction of teeth.

• Research Organization: National Atomic Commission, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• OSTI ID: 6840934
• Journal Information: J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg.; (United States) Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 12; ISSN JOMSD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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