title: Treating the oral sequelae of an acoustic neuroma.
abstract: This article describes the treatment of oral complications that arose after surgery for the removal of an acoustic brain tumor. The authors contend that a thorough oral examination can pinpoint the cranial nerves that have been affected by the tumor or the surgery, and that dental appliances can offer special protection after surgery.
authors.affiliation: Operative Dentistry, Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, Pa 19140, USA.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Whitaker
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Luchetti
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology*; D004401:Dysarthria / Q000209:etiology; D020220:Facial Nerve Injuries; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D009464:Neuroma, Acoustic / Q000601:surgery*; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology; D010515:Periodontal Prosthesis; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000209:etiology; D061221:Trigeminal Nerve Injuries; D014456:Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy