Oral and dental considerations in pediatric leukemic patient.
Throughout the world, there have been drastic decline in mortality rate in pediatric leukemic population due to early diagnosis and improvements in oncology treatment. The pediatric dentist plays an important role in the prevention, stabilization, and treatment of oral and dental problems that can compromise the child's health and quality of life during, and follow up of the cancer treatment. This manuscript discusses recommendations and promotes dental care of the pediatric leukemic patients.
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Malla Reddy Institute of Dental Sciences, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India ; NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Chiyadu
C
Padmini
NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India ; Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Mally Reddy Women's Dental College, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
K Yellamma
KY
Bai