Osteoradionecrosis
What is osteoradionecrosis?
Osteoradionecrosis is an irradiated bone (undergo radiotherapy) that becomes devitalized(dead) and exposed through the overlying skin or mucosa, without healing for 3 months. It is more common in mandible (your lower jaw) compared to your maxilla (the upper jaw)Â due to its compact structure and it receives less blood supply compared to the maxilla. Continue reading