The benefits of semi-direct technique and bioactive materials for dental restorative treatment of irradiated oral oncology patient

Patients who undergo radiotherapy for head-and-neck cancer usually present oral complications that impair their quality of life. This clinical case presents the advantage using a semi-direct technique with bioactive materials to restore compromised posterior teeth by dental professionals participate as members oncology network support team provide long-lasting treatment in shorter time. Post-radiotherapy patients presented several challenges, including presence radiation-induced caries. In addition, left maxillary second premolar showed unsatisfactory class II restoration. For radiation caries lesions, glass-ionomer cement restorations were performed. restorations, resin composite was used. Glass ionomer-based offer appropriate marginal adaptation and reduced sensitivity. adequate anatomical contour, contact point, occlusal achieved relevant parameters. have had radiotherapy, restoration affected is improving function avoid malnutrition recover life, esthetics self-esteem. procedure chairside time, which beneficial also professionals. Using person-centered care concept, technical long-term benefits can be achieved.