First of all, I have had two sequestrectomies, minor surgery to remove dead bone. He has me taking Pentoxifylline, a drug which is supposed to increase blood circulation in the body, along with Vitamin E, which is supposed to increase the effect of the drug. I go in every month or so and the dental oncologist lately says that the spot is looking good and that there is evidence of some skin growth.
Since there is a hole where the molar used to be that gathers food, upon eating I immediately flush it out with sterile salt water and use clorhexidine rinse a few times a day. So far I am maintaining, which is good, because a year or so ago, I assumed that a mandibulectomy was in my near future. Long term, who knows?
