Nicholas Beech1, Sandro Porceddu2, Martin D Batstone3. 1. Master of Philosophy Student, University of Queensland School of Medicine; Bachelor of Dental Surgery Student, University of Adelaide School of Dentistry, Australia. Electronic address: nicholasbeech@gmail.com. 2. Consultant Radiation Oncologist, Princess Alexandra Hospital; Associate Professor, University of Queensland School of Medicine, Queensland, Australia. 3. Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital; Associate Professor, University of Queensland School of Medicine, Queensland, Australia.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the connection between preradiotherapy dental extractions and self-reported health-related QoL. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective data on patients treated with radiotherapy for oropharyngeal cancer were pooled with the results of a cross-sectional survey. RESULTS: Greater than eight preradiotherapy dental extractions, p16 negative status, female gender, and positive smoking status were associated with statistically significant reduced QoL. CONCLUSIONS: Preradiotherapy dental extractions do not result in improved QoL and, in fact, may worsen it.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the connection between preradiotherapy dental extractions and self-reported health-related QoL. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective data on patients treated with radiotherapy for oropharyngeal cancer were pooled with the results of a cross-sectional survey. RESULTS: Greater than eight preradiotherapy dental extractions, p16 negative status, female gender, and positive smoking status were associated with statistically significant reduced QoL. CONCLUSIONS: Preradiotherapy dental extractions do not result in improved QoL and, in fact, may worsen it.