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When do you use a bite block for H&N cases?

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Radiation Oncology · Mayo Clinic
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It’s remarkable that despite all the technological advancements in radiation delivery, simple oral management solutions can make a bigger impact on the dosimetry.

They have two primary functions:
  1. Create favorable anatomic relationships for OAR sparing
  2. Enhance stability and reproducibility
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