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Dentures plus implants after radiation

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Feb 23 12:49pm | Replies (16)
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@gregfrost

Had 30 sessions of radiation for cancer on vocal cords have 6 bottom teeth left that are bad should I have them pulled and get lower dentures? My friend had same situation and got lower teeth pulled and dentures and he says he is ok

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mikecarroll1937 | @mikecarroll1937 | Feb 21 11:34am

If your dentist agrees, and you feel comfortable removing bad teeth by all means go forward. As regards implants, I would get input from your oncology radiologist in case your mandible may have been compromised due to radiation.

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