Prophylactic Use of Pentoxifylline and Tocopherol for Prevention of Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw after Dental Extraction in Post-Radiated Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients: An Initial Case Series

• Main Authors: Adepitan A. Owosho (Author), Katherine A. DeColibus (Author), Osariemen Okhuaihesuyi (Author), Layne C. Levy (Author)
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• Publicado: MDPI AG, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Osteoradionecrosis of the jaw is a morbid complication of radiotherapy in patients with oral and oropharyngeal cancers that may be precipitated by dental extractions. Pentoxifylline and tocopherol (PENTO) has been utilized in the management of osteoradionecrosis and as prophylaxis for post-radiated...