Revista de Oncología Integrativa

Dental Problems in Cancer Affected Patients

Abstract

Keymili

Introduction The dentition of head and neck cancer patients is of utmost importance once they receive actinotherapy, particularly as a result of patients reside longer once a course of head and neck radiation. Smart communication among the medicine team members (the radiation and medical oncologists, the external body part prosthodontist/dental medical specialist, ear-nose-and-throat doctor, rehabilitative doctor, nursing support) and therefore the patient is important at first and afterward as well as the overall medical man likewise. The aim of this primer for all those caring for patients with head and neck cancer is to underscore the vital role of the dental medical specialist throughout all phases of actinotherapy, and to supply tips to attenuate and stop dental complications like radiation-induced decay and ORN. Dentures ought to be avoided where doable. Removable prostheses square measure unseen in the dead of night. Oral lubricants/artificial secretion are also applied to the work surface of the dental appliance to enhance comfort and retention once water lessens is gift.