Clinical manifestations of head and neck irradiation Journal Article
| Author: | Zlotolow, I. M. |
| Article Title: | Clinical manifestations of head and neck irradiation |
| Abstract: | Treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, salivary gland tumors, and Hodgkin's disease may include radiation therapy to the head and neck region. This therapy has treatment-related sequelae to the oral cavity and can contribute to increased rates of dental caries in these patients. To prevent radiation-induced caries, patients are instructed to use a high-potency fluoride application in addition to their standard dentifrice during radiation therapy and the postradiation phases of their treatment. Traditionally, patients are prescribed a 5,000-ppm fluoride (F) gel that is applied using mouthguards. However, due to oral postoperative conditions, many patients are not complaint with this treatment. In many cases, the availability of a fluoride product that is easier to use could result in successful patient compliance. |
| Keywords: | squamous cell carcinoma; carcinoma, squamous cell; radiation injury; hodgkin disease; gel; gels; head and neck neoplasms; radiation injuries; patient compliance; xerostomia; salivary gland tumor; salivary gland neoplasms; mouth neoplasms; osteoradionecrosis; bone necrosis; jaw disease; head and neck tumor; mouth hygiene; tooth brushing; dental caries; mouth tumor; oral hygiene; fluoride; mouth protector; panoramic radiography; tooth extraction; toothpaste; fluorides; humans; human; article; mandibular diseases; anticaries agent; fluoride varnish; cariostatic agents; dentifrices; fluorides, topical; mouth protectors; radiography, panoramic; toothbrushing |
| Journal Title: | Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry |
| Volume: | 18 |
| Issue: | 2 Spec No |
| ISSN: | 1548-8578 |
| Publisher: | AEGIS Communications |
| Date Published: | 1997-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 51 |
| End Page: | 56 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 12090075 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 17 March 2017 -- Source: Scopus |
