Prediction of high-dose regions in the jaw as a basis for decision-making in dental rehabilitation prior to radiotherapy in the head and neck area

Key Points

• The research aims to predict high-dose radiation regions in the jaw to improve dental decisions prior to radiotherapy.
• Analyzed current recommendations regarding dental procedures before radiotherapy
• Investigated variations in radiation exposure across different dental regions
• Created a decision tree based on radiation data to guide clinical recommendations
• Mean radiation exposure varied significantly among dental regions
• Highlighting that often, radical tooth extraction is unnecessary based on predicted radiation doses
• The decision tree can assist in making informed choices about preserving teeth before radiotherapy