Oral complications of cancer treatment.
This report describes the oral complications that may occur in patients who have undergone radiotherapy of the head and neck for the treatment of cancer. It highlights modalities available for reducing and managing these treatment-related consequences. It also discusses the difficulties encountered by the dental health professional providing care for these patients.
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Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
D000328:Adult; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014313:Trismus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy