External beam radiation therapy for oral squamous cell carcinoma: A narrative review

Fahira, Jihan
Rifasky, Akmalisnani Putri
Pakphan, Mileniatri Evriany Lestari
Puspa L, Lusia Dinda
Putri, Yasmin Kamila
Darojah, Zakiyyah
Rohita Z, Dhea Rima
Ilhamuddin K, Haedar
Salwa SS, Jasmine
Benedictine O, Gabriella
Fadiyah, Malika
Rahmi, Adila Dzakiyya
Hurun’in, Arini
Fajrin, Farah Richana
Nurfitri, Aisyah Qonita
Azriella, Covina Reyhana
Diva, Annisa Tiara
Loveisca, Moza Zikra
Diandhary B, Ni Nengah
Wati, Sisca Meida

Indonesian Journal of Dental Medicine
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Dental Medicine

Background: Oral cancer is a malignancy that occurs in the oral cavity. Many factors cause oral cancer, namely alcohol consumption, tobacco smoking, smokeless tobacco, chronic irritation, and others. external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a technology commonly used in the standard treatment of head and neck cancer. Purpose: The aim of this review was to determine the effectiveness of EBRT for oral squamous cell carcinoma. Review: Lip carcinoma has a higher chance of healing compared to other cancers that usually appear in the neck and head. Lip carcinoma can be cured through radiation therapy, namely external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). EBRT can be combined withbrachytherapy, which can improve cancer healing. Conclusion: EBRT can be used for oral squamous cell carcinoma cancer treatment. However, there are some disadvantages of EBRT that need to be reviewed based on the conditions in the patient’s case.