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Int J Stomatol ›› 2025, Vol. 52 ›› Issue (1): 18-24.doi: 10.7518/gjkq.2025003

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Progress in the application of digital technology in brachytherapy for malignant tumors in oral and maxillofacial regions

Ruizhe Sun1(),Qianwei Ni2,Zhan Gao2()   

  1. 1.Graduate School of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, China
    2.Dept. of Maxillofacial Surgery, General Hospital of Xinjiang Military Command, Urumqi 830000, China
  • Received:2024-02-04 Revised:2024-07-24 Online:2025-01-01 Published:2025-01-11
  • Contact: Zhan Gao E-mail:sunruizhe97@163.com;13999992020@163.com
  • Supported by:
    Chinese Stomatology Association Western Stomatology Clinical Research Foundation Project(CSA-W2020-06)

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Abstract:

Oral and maxillofacial malignant tumors are particularly emphasized in individualized treatment because of the complex anatomical structure of the area. Brachytherapy has the advantages of having high conformability and uniform dose distribution and is thus increasingly used in the treatment of oral and maxillofacial malignant tumors. Digital visualization, 3D printing, and other digital technologies have been used to facilitate preoperative program design and full dose verification and provide intraoperative guidance for brachytherapy. Artificial intelligence and digital pathology technologies are still in the trial stage but are expected to further optimize the brachytherapy mode, improve the effectiveness, safety, and reliability of treatments, and enhance the quality of life of patients. This paper summarizes the application aspects of digital technologies in the treatment of oral and maxillofacial malignant tumors with brachytherapy irradiation to provide insights that will facilitate the development of clinical strategies.

Key words: malignant tumors in oral and maxillofacial regions, brachytherapy, 3D printing, digital pathology, artificial intelligence

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