Periodontal considerations in chemotherapy of patients with head and neck cancers

ABSTRACT

Dental clinics may encounter patients who are involved with head and neck cancer and are under chemotherapy. This review discuss about oral and periodontal complications due to chemotherapy and current ways to decrease this complications. 20 articles about chemotherapy and related complications were used for this review. Periodontist has to participate before and during the treatment of patients with head and neck cancers who receive chemotherapic agents and his / her cooperation with oncologist is necessary to achieve the best results. Participation of periodontist in all treatment stages of patients with head and neck cancers is critical. Participation of periodontist is necessary before beginning of treatment of patients with head and neck cancers and this cooperation must continue during and after treatment to achieve the best results: