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Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Protocol - Intervention

Dental extractions prior to radiotherapy to the jaws for reducing post‐radiotherapy dental complications

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Version published: 08 December 2010 Version history

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD008857

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Abstract

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows:

Primary objectives

We will address the following questions:

  1. Does pre‐radiotherapy extraction of carious molar teeth result in reduced risk of complications compared to conservative treatment of these teeth (restoration of these teeth and leaving them in situ)?

  2. Does pre‐radiotherapy extraction of healthy teeth result in reduced risk of complications compared to conservative treatment of these teeth (leaving them in situ)?

Secondary objectives

  1. What are the nature and rates of complications that occur with leaving teeth in situ during radiotherapy?

  2. Which teeth should be extracted?

  3. How long should the post‐extraction healing period be prior to commencement of radiotherapy to the head and neck?

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