Role of Maxillo-Facial Prosthodontist to Aid in Brachytherapy for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Palate with Ancillary Prosthesis: A Case Report

Squamous cell carcinoma being the most prevalent malignant neoplasm and of all oral cancers more than 90% are squamous cell carcinoma. The treatment of OSCC generally requires the services of a multidisciplinary team with main aim to eradicate the cancer. Surgery is the preferred first line treatment of small, accessible OSCCs. Advanced-stage OSCC is usually treated by a combined treatment program of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Brachytherapy being most common form of radiotherapy used for treating OSCC. To place radiation delivering unit (catheter) to appropriate place on the tumor site we prosthodontist help in aiding brachytherapy with help of ancillary prosthesis especially in intraoral scenarios. Ancillary literally means: providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, etc. Present case was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the mid palatal region and was referred to Faculty of dental sciences by Department of Radiology Ramaiah medical hospital for a device for holding the catheters in position to aid in brachytherapy procedure.