Pento new process for removing teeth

Has anyone had success with this pento process

Not heard of this. Will look into it.

@hrhwilliam looking into it.

@jaybb1 thanks any info is helpful

It’s worth trying. have been having alot of bone loss in my jaw, teeth loose, and loss, implants dropping out. I have read about this Pento but don’t have any idea where I can get treatment for this. Im in NYC at MSKCC, but not sure if this is considered ostoradionecrosis.
It’s described as follows:
“…a combination of pentoxifylline, vitamin E (tocopherol) and, less often, a bisphosphonate drug called clodronate. This combo treatment is often called PENTO (pentoxifylline and tocopherol) or PENTOCLO (all three drugs).

PENTO can improve blood flow to your affected bone, boost your immune system and help your bone recover. It can also help manage minor areas of ORN without you having to have surgery. We often combine these medications with antibiotics to treat infections in your bone or surrounding tissue.”

@mmqc Hello and welcome to the head and neck group.
Having suffered from osteoradionecrosis (ORN) and specifically the mandible, then getting a mandiblectomy, any alternative to that carnival ride would be welcome.
It appears through studies that this PENTO process is getting more defined to something that works well. However, one must be concerned about drug side effects as well, particularly the steroid and antibiotic protocols involved.
My personal take away is these various PENTO treatments all include large daily doses of vitamin E, an easily obtained over the counter supplement.
Because ORN affects about two percent of all head and neck cancer patients, and knowing now what I didn’t know then, I likely would have: A) found a head and neck experienced oncologist, B) taken Vitamin E, C) used nasal oxygen daily. These three items are easily done. To be clear, this is my experience opinion and not a medical opinion.
I wish you well. I hope you continue to share your experience and outcome with this group.

@hrhwilliam do you think nasal oxygen would help your gums heal?

Pento that I'm having does not have sterioids

@gregfrost Knowing now what I didn’t know then, yes I think nasal oxygen would have helped. HBOT after the damage is done seems to me of little value. The dead cannot be resurrected.
I am not advocating for or against PENTO and other new routines. I believe we must try anything which can eliminate radiation and/or Chemotherapy. PENTO first came into testing in 2002 and specific combinations have proven worthy. Even after all this time, there is limited information and use of this treatment. Medicine is slow to change. Just look at the difficulty we had introducing sterility in the medical community.
Thank you for being a patient pioneer in this. I hope twenty years from now all is well.

My husband is on day 2. His head and neck surgeon said it can’t hurt.