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CASE REPORT

Lead Protection and Positioning Splints before Brachytherapy in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics: A Case Report

Wijdane EL Hawari, Eddarif Oumaima, Nadia Merzouk, Oussama Bentahar

Keywords : Brachytherapy, Lead protection, Positioning splints, Prosthetic rehabilitation, Radio, Removable

Citation Information : Hawari WE, Oumaima E, Merzouk N, Bentahar O. Lead Protection and Positioning Splints before Brachytherapy in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics: A Case Report. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2021; 11 (2):105-107.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10019-1314

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 30-09-2021

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2021; The Author(s).


Abstract

The prevalence of head and neck cancers increases worldwide, the therapeutic arsenal of its management mainly includes surgery, radiotherapy (RTH), and the combination of these two therapies. Chemotherapy is also used as an adjuvant treatment. Brachytherapy (BT) is indicated for localized head and neck cancers of the tumors of the lips and the nasal pyramid, the oral cavity, and the oropharynx. Lead protection and positioning splints are generally used when BT is provided. They help protect uninvolved tissues as the dose that will be delivered is important. They are made before BT and positioned during irradiation. This case report presents a clinical case of a patient with lip cancer for treatment with BT and for which a lead protection splint for maxillary arch protection and mandibular positioning splint was given.


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