Fabrication of bolus compensators used in the treatment of irregular tissue surfaces in radiation therapy.

Radiation treatment involving irregular surfaces of facial topography often causes difficulties for the radiation oncologists. The isodose curves normally used become skewed, thereby making treatment planning more complex. A simple and useful technique is presented describing the use of dental materials to make a bolus compensator to aid in radiation therapy of nonplanar surfaces. This technique will allow the radiation oncologist to treat these patients in a most efficient manner. The materials needed are readily available to the dentist and are easily handled.