The physiological effects of radiotherapy on oral tissue.
An increasing number of head and neck cancer patients are undergoing radiotherapy along or in conjunction with other treatment modalities. Radiotherapy extending over a period of weeks produces a variety of clinical manifestations. This article discusses the physiological changes that occur due to radiotherapy to elucidate the changes seen clinically.
Arcuri
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MR
Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.
Schneider
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RL
D016371:Cranial Irradiation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000528:radiation effects; D009055:Mouth / Q000528:radiation effects*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000098:blood supply / Q000528:radiation effects; D010519:Periodontium / Q000528:radiation effects; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D014070:Tooth / Q000528:radiation effects; D014078:Tooth Eruption / Q000528:radiation effects; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000209:etiology