Brunello D L, Mandikos M N
Aust Prosthodont J. 1995;9:45-8.
A commonly observed sequela of radiation therapy for malignancy of the head and neck is trismus. Patients may experience a marked restriction of jaw opening and overall mobility, which is of great concern and lessens the quality of life. A 66 year old edentulous man experiencing radiation therapy induced trismus was treated with a dynamic opening device to improve his opening and range of movement, before new maxillary and mandibular complete dentures were constructed for him.
头颈部恶性肿瘤放射治疗常见的后遗症是牙关紧闭。患者可能会出现明显的张口受限和整体活动受限，这令人十分担忧，也会降低生活质量。一名66岁的无牙男性因放射治疗导致牙关紧闭，在为他制作新的上颌和下颌全口义齿之前，使用动态开口装置对其进行治疗，以改善其开口度和活动范围。
