Management of oral health in patients irradiated for head and neck cancer: a review.
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ABSTRACT
Management of oral health plays an integral role in the treatment of Head & Neck Cancers. Radiation therapy is a significant treatment modality in the management of Head and Neck Cancers. However, high dose of radiation is also associated with side effects. Oral health management plays an important role in preventing these complications. Therefore it is mandatory to initiate prompt oral health care that can prevent the associated orodental complications. This article is a review on oral complications associated with radiation therapy, their prevention and management.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Traumatismos por Radiación
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Radioterapia
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Humanos
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Salud Bucal
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Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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