Osteoradionecrosis is one of the most severe complications of radiotherapy administered for head and neck tumors. We present the first two cases of advanced and refractory mandibular osteoradionecrosis treated by application of a novel autologous cross-linked 3D serum matrix. Patients were followed clinically and radiographically up to 24 months. Complete wound healing and intact mucosal cover were achieved in both cases. At 12 months, the radiographic values showed an almost complete regeneration of the bone defect, which continued a favourable progression increased to the maximum by 24 months after surgery. The use of an autologous serum-derived scaffold proved to be a quick, predictable, cost-effective and safe adjunct to the conservative surgical treatment of this pathology.

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