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Indian Journal of Cancer Education and Research

Volume  13, Issue 1, Jan-June 2025, Pages 17-22
 

Original Article

The Dental Implant Effect: Mapping Scattered Radiation in Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

Neha Singh Rajput1, Ayush Jain2 , Ranu Bhandari3, Mahendran C.4, Virendra Bhandari5, Dipshi Agrawal6, Niyantara Pitaliya7

Registrar, Department of Radiation Oncology, Sri Aurobuindo Medical College & P G Institute, Indore, India. 2 Registrar, Department of Radiation Oncology, Sri Aurobuindo Medical College & P G Institute, Indore, India.  3 Consultant Dentist, Indiana, USA. 4 Medical Physicist, Department of Radiation Oncology, Sri Aurobuindo Medical College & P G Institute, Indore, India. 5 Professor & HOD, Radiation Oncology, Specialised in IGRT, IMRT, SBRT & Brachy

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DOI: 10.21088/ijcer.2455.8621.10125.2

Abstract

Background: Radiotherapy is designed to deliver radiation in a precise, safe, and efficient manner to manage both cancerous and non-cancerous conditions. Among the available methods for dose verification, in vivo dosimetry stands out as the most direct approach for assessing the actual radiation received by the patient during treatment. This technique enables a comparison between the intended and administered doses, offering an additional layer of quality control alongside imaging verification and dose calculations. In vivo dosimetry is especially valuable in complex treatment modalities like intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), where accurate dose delivery is critical due to steep dose gradients and the involvement of nearby healthy tissues. By placing dosimeters on or inside the patient, clinicians can obtain real-time data on delivered doses, helping ensure that the treatment plan is followed precisely. Moreover, in vivo dosimetry plays a crucial role in identifying discrepancies that may arise from setup errors, machine malfunction, or patient movement during therapy. It serves as a real-time verification tool that can detect under-dosing or overdosing, allowing clinicians to take corrective actions promptly. This proactive approach enhances patient safety, ensures treatment effectiveness, and builds confidence in the reliability of advanced radiotherapy techniques. Aim: To assess in vivo dosimetry of scattered radiation from dental implants in head and neck cancer patients. Objectives: To study the difference between actual radiation dose delivered and radiation dose planned in patients with head and neck cancers with metallic dental implants. Materials and Methods: This was a single-institution prospective observational study. Treatment and follow-up data for all patients were available in their medical  records and were extracted and reviewed as part of this evaluation. Result: There was no significant difference in actual radiation dose planned and radiation dose delivered on that particular implant.  Conclusion: It has been observed that with the help of GaF Chromic film dosimetry, the difference in actual radiation dose planned on that particular implant and actual radiation dose delivered to that particular implant has been calculated and it has been observed there is no significant difference.

 


Keywords : Film dosimetry • Dental implant • Radiotherapy • Scattered radiation
Corresponding Author : Virendra Bhandari,