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Abstract
We describe the construction of a custom-made bite block to be used during external
beam radiotherapy to the oral cavity. The bite block is made with standard maxillofacial
prosthetic techniques and materials. The design allows accurate and reproducible positioning
of the perioral tissues to aid planning of radiotherapy and treatment. The compressibility
of this device improves comfort for the patient, while it is in use.
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Publication history
Accepted:
September 13,
2000
Received:
March 8,
2000
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© 2001 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
