Osteoradionecrosis in a Torus Mandibularis Treated by Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy: A Case Report.

Background

Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the jaws is a late complication after radiotherapy to head and neck cancer.

Objective

To describe a rare case of ORN of the torus mandibularis that was successfully managed exclusively with antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT). Case report: A 72-year-old man presented an exposed necrotic bone observed in the torus mandibularis, extending to the lingual alveolar ridge with no edema nor suppuration. The treatment provided a noninvasive treatment leading to spontaneous sequestrectomy of the torus in 2 weeks with complete mucosal repair in 5 weeks and absence of lesion signs and/or symptoms even after 6 months of follow-up.

Conclusions

The aPDT indicated to be a satisfactory treatment for ORN affecting torus mandibularis, a region with surgical limitations, avoiding surgery.