A study evaluated the feasibility and safety of dental extractions immediately after radiation therapy in 50 patients who were unable to have extractions before treatment. Results showed a 27% cumulative incidence of exposed bone at 2 years, with higher rates in those who had extractions after radiation. Researchers recommended avoiding extractions after radiation therapy due to the risk of osteoradionecrosis. While extracting teeth before radiation can cause treatment delays, starting cancer treatment without extractions may be the best approach. Further research is needed to determine the benefits of pre-radiation extractions versus observation.
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Findings suggest dental extractions should not be performed after radiation
