Abstract

DAVID, Edielly Fernanda et al. Therapeutic and preventative management of osteoradionecrosis: integrative literature review. Rev. Bras. Odontol. [online]. 2016, vol.73, n.2, pp. 150-156. ISSN 1984-3747.

Objective: The aim of this study was to perform an integrative review of the literature with intent to discuss the preventive and therapeutic management of ORN. Material and Methods: For this search was conducted in the databases: Medical Literature Analysis (PubMed / MEDLINE) and Biblioteca Virtual emSaúde (BVS). The sample consisted of 12 studies published between 2011-2015. Results: Studies have shown aspects related to prevention, treatment of ORN with hyperbaric oxygen therapy to pharmacological treatment of ORN and surgical treatment. Conclusion: It is considered essential preventive dental care before radiotherapy and development control, randomized studies that aim to assess the most effective therapy in the treatment of ORN.

Keywords : osteoradionecrosis; therapy; prevention; jaws..