dumb question..dental work and Gamma Knife.

[sewnice50]

I am just starting to explore GK for my AN that is now 1.7cm.   My Dr. said after 2 years of "watch and wait" its time to make a decision. I have a metal bridge in my mouth on the same side as the AN.  I want to go for the GK but have been reading about facial numbness etc. and it just occurred to me that the metal bridge might be some sort of a problem.  Has anyone had the GK with a metal dental work?

I appreciate all your help.  I am just beginning this research and anticipate lots of dumb questions will arise.  Please bare with me.

 

[HeadCase2]

  This is a good question for your GK treatment team.  My guess is that they'll ask you to remove the bridge for the time you're in the GK machine for treatment.
Regards,
 Rob

[sewnice50]

Rob, thanks for your reply.  Unfortunately, it is not removable, its glued in.

[Joef]

Did it give you a problem with the MRI ?

[sewnice50]

Joef,
The metal did not interfere with the MRI, but I am wondering about radiation "rays" and heat and bounce and other odd things that might happen to metal in your mouth.
I called and made an appointment with my Neuro-surgeon to discuss the GK. The appointment is October 2.  I need to get a list going, I can see that now. 
Sue 

[shoegirl]

Sue,

You could try posting your question on the cyberknife support group website.  I am sure one of the doctors will answer.

www.cyberknifesupport.org

[shoegirl]

They have experience with GK and CK

[sewnice50]

I emailed my Dr. and he responded immeadiately  after a consult with the radiation oncologist he siad it will not be a probelm.
One question, 100 more to follow   
Thank you everyone for responding.