[Prevention of caries and osteoradionecrosis in patients irradiated in oncology. Critical review].
In this paper, various preventive measures regarding caries and osteoradionecrosis in irradiated patients with the head and neck cancer are discussed. Local application of high concentrations of fluoride gel as well as good oral hygiene are the most appropriate measures to implement.
Barillot
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Service de Radiothérapie Centre de Lutte Contre le Cancer Georges-François Leclerc, Dijon, France.
Horiot
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D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000528:radiation effects*; D005459:Fluorides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*
D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D005459:Fluorides