I discovered today that an abcess on my gum was caused by a broken root on my molar. The molar was "ground zero" in the field of my radiation, 3 years ago. Has anyone had to have a tooth pulled, post radiation? Did you need to spend many sessions in a hypobaric chamber both before and after the tooth was pulled? Can the tooth be repalced with an implant, or does it need to be a bridge. I have an appointment Wed. with an Oral Surgeon and would like to be prepared with questions. Thanks for the help.
Rob J.


6-05, Left Tonsil-T1N2bM0 stageIVA, chemo(Cisplatin), radiation(6660cGy), neck disection, no PEG. HPV negative. (Doc suspects posit)
3-9-09 last of 30 HBO treatments.