| Literature DB >> 24495127 |
N Beech1, S Robinson, S Porceddu, M Batstone.
Abstract
Patients undergoing radiation therapy as either primary, adjuvant, combination therapy or palliative management of head and neck malignancies are prone to a range of dental complications. Strategies for prevention and management of such complications may be controversial. This article aims to highlight the current understanding and management of the dental needs for patients before, during and after radiation therapy.Entities:
Keywords: Head and neck oncology; management; prevention; radiation; restoration
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24495127 DOI: 10.1111/adj.12134
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Aust Dent J ISSN: 0045-0421 Impact factor: 2.291