Pulp innervation after radiation therapy

Journal Article · Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · J. Prosthet. Dent.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3913(86)90150-2· OSTI ID:6847250

Knowles, J C; Chalian, V A; Shidnia, H

Decreased sensitivity was observed in teeth within and adjacent to an irradiated field. Mandibular teeth outside the field and distal to the irradiated mandibular nerve trunk showed an immediate decrease in sensitivity, Maxillary teeth outside the field showed a delayed decrease in sensitivity. Blood flow rates and nutrition were also related to time. Neurons are though to be relatively radio-resistant and few changes were seen histologically after radiation therapy. However, functional impairment was observed in histologically normal tissue.

• Research Organization: Indiana Univ. Medical Center, Indianapolis
• OSTI ID: 6847250
• Journal Information: J. Prosthet. Dent.; (United States), Vol. 6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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