Radiotherapy of tongue cancer is associated with acute and late morbidity. Use of an intraoral stent will provide a larger distance between the tongue and palate and can reduce side-effects. The aim of the present study is to confirm that an intraoral stent will give lower dose to the palate throughout the treatment period.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Reduction in mean dose to the hard palate
Timeframe: At the end of radiotherapy (5-6 weeks)