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Dental anomalies in children submitted to antineoplastic therapy
Carrillo, Camila Merida; Corrêa, Fernanda Nahás Pires; Lopes, Nilza Nelly Fontana; Fava, Marcelo; Filho, Vicente Odone.
  • Carrillo, Camila Merida; Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo. Instituto da Criança ITACI. Hemato-oncology Service, Dentistry Department. São Paulo. BR
  • Corrêa, Fernanda Nahás Pires; Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo. Instituto da Criança ITACI. Hemato-oncology Service, Dentistry Department. São Paulo. BR
  • Lopes, Nilza Nelly Fontana; Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo. Instituto da Criança ITACI. Hemato-oncology Service, Dentistry Department. São Paulo. BR
  • Fava, Marcelo; Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo. Instituto da Criança ITACI. Hemato-oncology Service, Dentistry Department. São Paulo. BR
  • Filho, Vicente Odone; Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo. Instituto da Criança ITACI. Hemato-oncology Service, Dentistry Department. São Paulo. BR
Clinics ; 69(6): 433-437, 6/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-712702
ABSTRACT
Cancer is the third most frequent cause of death in children in Brazil. Early diagnosis and medical advances have significantly improved treatment outcomes, which has resulted in higher survival rates and the management of late side effects has become increasingly important in caring for these patients. Dental abnormalities are commonly observed as late effects of antineoplastic therapy in the oral cavity. The incidence and severity of the dental abnormalities depend on the child's age at diagnosis and the type of chemotherapeutic agent used, as well as the irradiation dose and area. The treatment duration and aggressivity should also be considered. Disturbances in dental development are characterized by changes in shape, number and root development. Enamel anomalies, such as discoloration, opacities and hypoplasia are also observed in these patients. When severe, these abnormalities can cause functional and esthetic sequelae that have an impact on the children's and adolescents' quality of life. General dentists and pediatric dentists should understand these dental abnormalities and how to identify them aiming for early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Tooth Abnormalities / Antineoplastic Agents Type of study: Incidence study / Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Child / Humans Language: English Journal: Clinics Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Tooth Abnormalities / Antineoplastic Agents Type of study: Incidence study / Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Child / Humans Language: English Journal: Clinics Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo/BR