title: Oral manifestations of bone marrow transplantation.
abstract: Bone marrow protection by transplantation permits the administration of large doses of antitumor drugs and radiation. Severe oral complications occur in about 70% of patients who have had allogeneic bone marrow transplants and to a lesser degree in patients who have had autologous and syngeneic transplants. Oral complications consist of mucositis, salivary gland dysfunction, loss of resiliency of perioral tissues, periodontal disease, and caries. Pre- and post-transplant oral care aimed at plaque control, control of dental pathology, and hydration of oral tissues are important factors in support therapy of bone marrow transplant patients.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000009:adverse effects; D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation; D005260:Female; D006086:Graft vs Host Disease / Q000150:complications; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy