A two-piece radiation therapy surface mold

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Radiotherapy
• Prosthodontics

Background:

• Palate lesions require precise radiation delivery.
• Protecting healthy tissue during radiotherapy is crucial.
• Existing methods may lack targeted application for palate tumors.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and introduce a two-piece surface mold for radium source application.
• To facilitate targeted radiotherapy for radiosensitive palate lesions.
• To ensure accurate radiation dosage and normal tissue protection.

Main Methods:

• Design of a custom two-piece surface mold.
• Integration of radium sources for localized radiation therapy.
• Application of the mold for treatment of palate lesions.

Main Results:

• The mold successfully facilitates radium source placement.
• It allows for precise delivery of prescribed radiation dosage to the lesion.
• The design effectively shields adjacent normal tissues from radiation exposure.

Conclusions:

• The designed two-piece surface mold is an effective tool for radium radiotherapy of palate lesions.
• This prosthesis offers a method for targeted treatment and tissue sparing.
• It supports radiotherapists in achieving treatment goals for oral cancers.