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Oral microbiota may affect osteoradionecrosis following radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
16 Jun 2023
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BACKGROUND: Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a serious complication of radiotherapy for head and neck cancer (HNC). However, its etiology and pathogenesis have not been completely elucidated. Recent studies suggest the involvement of the oral microbiota in the development of ORN. The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between oral microbiota and the extent of bone resorption in ORN patients. MATERIALS AND...
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