Preventive resins in the management of radiation-induced xerostomia complications.
The article focuses on caries problems that can arise in oncology patients following radiation of the salivary glands. Preventive restoration techniques are described that utilize fluoride-releasing resins. The particular difficulties associated with the management of areas of exposed incisal and gingival dentine in older patients are given special attention. Positive results are described for a 14-month period that appear to indicate that the technique leads to prevention of recurrent decay and retention of restorations in dehydrated areas of the mouth.
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Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg.
D000368:Aged; D016321:Dental Care for Aged; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000628:therapy; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000628:therapy; D014092:Tooth Root; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology