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Natural and induced radiation caries: A SEM study

J Jansma1, A Vissink, W L Jongebloed

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Groningen, The Netherlands.

American Journal of Dentistry
|June 1, 1993
PubMed
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Radiation caries, a side effect of head and neck radiotherapy, was studied using an in situ model. The model rapidly induced lesions similar to natural radiation caries, offering a way to test fluoride treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral health research
  • Dental biomaterials science
  • Radiotherapy side effect management

Background:

  • Radiation caries is a significant side effect of head and neck radiotherapy.
  • Understanding the early stages and progression of radiation caries is crucial for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the initiation and progression of radiation caries using an in situ model.
  • To compare the morphology of radiation-induced carious lesions with naturally occurring ones.

Main Methods:

  • An in situ model was employed to study radiation caries.
  • Enamel slabs from patients undergoing radiotherapy and control subjects were analyzed.
  • Morphological analysis of carious lesions was performed.

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Main Results:

  • Induced radiation caries exhibited similar decay patterns to natural lesions, including enamel porosity and crater formation.
  • Irradiated patients showed severe demineralization within 6 weeks, while control subjects showed no significant demineralization after 12 weeks.
  • The in situ model demonstrated rapid induction of radiation caries.

Conclusions:

  • The in situ model effectively replicates natural radiation caries, providing a valuable research tool.
  • The rapid development of lesions in the model facilitates the study of preventive strategies.
  • This model shows promise for evaluating preventive fluoride regimens for radiation caries.