PATHOLOGICAL FRACTURE OF MANDIBLE SEQUALAE TO OSTEORADIONECROSIS - A CASE REPORT

Dr. Rahul VC Tiwari; Dr. Salud Sadique; Dr. Raja Satish Prathigudupu; Dr. Kritika Sehrawat; Dr. Kiruba Shankar K; Dr. Philip Mathew

Volume : VIII, Issue : III, March - 2018

PATHOLOGICAL FRACTURE OF MANDIBLE SEQUALAE TO OSTEORADIONECROSIS - A CASE REPORT

Dr. Rahul Vc Tiwari, Dr. Salud Sadique, Dr. Raja Satish Prathigudupu, Dr. Kritika Sehrawat, Dr. Kiruba Shankar K, Dr. Philip Mathew

Abstract :

Osteoradionecrosis is a severe tortuous complex condition detected post radiation in malignancies. Pathological fracture of bone followed by osteoradionecrosis is an uncertain common complication noted worldwide. This case report presents a pathological fracture of body of mandible which occurred a year after extraction and sequestrecteomy of the area which was followed by protocols post radiation due to squamous cell carcinoma of alveolus and retro molar trigon six years back. It should always be taken on to consideration that post radiation patients due to cancer must be instructed to maintain good oral health and perform oral hygiene measures and get their frequent dental checkups done. Prevention and treatment is prior to cure. Establishing protocols and new strategies to be followed regarding such composite situations are highly recommended. Better understanding of the risk factors are needed.