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Effects of radiation pertaining to dosage
| Radiation dose < 3000 cGy | Mucositis, Candidiasis, Xerostomia & Dysgeusia begins |
| Radiation dose > 3000 cGy | Xerostomia (permanent) and Dysgeusia, saliva is thick, more acidic, altered flora |
| Radiation dose > 5000 cGy | Trismus,Concerns for Osteo radionecrosis |
| Radiation dose > 6000-6500 cGy | Significant concerns for Osteoradionecrosis |
