Thank you for the information Kevin. Hope your 3D plate works! Sounds better than a flap. It’s crazy how one tooth extraction can cause so many problems! It’s also hard to find a knowledgeable and experienced doctor!

I know this reply is a year or so after your post however I wanted to share my experiences. I had (as my radiation oncologist said) beautiful teeth, and the IMRT caused decay and ultimately the removal of all of my teeth. I ultimately decided to have them all removed at the same time since I had suffered through years of tooth breakage.

I did the HBO “dives” and underwent the surgery. Then more HBO “dives” afterwards. Fortunately I did not develop osteoradionecrosis. It truly sucks (pardon my language) but there really isn’t any other way to describe.

Two years in and plate is holding solid and bone graft has integrated well.

That is good news I’m sure

Hi, I succcessfully completed HBO and had my extraction. Luckily all healed well. I am wondering if and when I need more extractions, will I need to repeat the process all over again and have HBO sessions prior to any more possible extractions? Thanks for any info!

Whatever it takes to improve healing speed. I had extractions without HBO or really put any thought into the side effects of post radiation extractions. That was early last December. Now I am dealing with osteoradionecrosis and it is painful. I see my specialist tomorrow. 10.5 years out and I let my guard down and now I pay the price. Do everything it takes to ensure your recovery goes well if you need additional extractions.