| Literature DB >> 2951417 |
Abstract
Radiotherapy of malignant head and neck tumors often causes extensive, permanent changes in salivary glands, peridental alveolar bone, and mucosal structures. Dental neglect and inappropriate dental management can cause complications. The potential orofacial side effects of radiotherapy are reviewed, as are preventive strategies for the dental treatment of patients scheduled to undergo radiotherapy.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID: 2951417 DOI: 10.14219/jada.archive.1987.0066
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Dent Assoc ISSN: 0002-8177 Impact factor: 3.634