title: Dental complications of head and neck radiotherapy: Part 1.
abstract: Radiotherapy for head and neck tumours is a viable treatment modality. However, a wide range of potentially debilitating dental complications may accompany this treatment. The nature and impact of these complications are outlined in this first part of a two-part article. In Part 2, prevention and management strategies available to the dental practitioner to stave off the dental side effects of radiotherapy will be explored.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Oral Health, Westmead Hospital, New South Wales.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Andrews
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Griffiths
mesh_terms: D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000209:etiology; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000528:radiation effects; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000209:etiology; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000209:etiology; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D012463:Saliva / Q000528:radiation effects; D012469:Salivary Glands / Q000528:radiation effects; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000209:etiology*