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Erschienen in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 3/2022

25.10.2021 | Other Articles

Dental Care in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy

verfasst von: Jyotiman Nath, Punit Kumar Singh, Gautam Sarma

Erschienen in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Sonderheft 3/2022

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Abstract

External beam radiotherapy is an integral part of the management of head and neck cancer. Radiotherapy for head and neck cancer lead to many treatment-related toxicities, including a wide range of dental morbidities. These complications depend on the various patient and treatment-related factors. Patients with poor oral hygiene, pre-existing periodontal disease, and the conventional mode of radiotherapy delivery are major factors leading to acute and severe late dental problems. Most of the complications are preventable with proper oral and dental care before, during and after radiotherapy. Pre radiotherapy dental evaluation to diagnose patients with potential risk and timely intervention can reduce long-term morbidities like carries, osteoradionecrosis, etc., thereby improving patients’ quality of life. This article highlights the various aspects of dental care and management in head neck cancer patients before, during and after radiation therapy.
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Metadaten
Titel
Dental Care in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy
verfasst von
Jyotiman Nath
Punit Kumar Singh
Gautam Sarma
Publikationsdatum
25.10.2021
Verlag
Springer India
Erschienen in
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Ausgabe Sonderheft 3/2022
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Elektronische ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-021-02941-x

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