The role of dentistry other than oral care in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer

The role of dentistry other than oral care in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer

The usefulness of dental approaches, such as oral management, has gained recognition among patients treated for head and neck cancer. In particular, oral management plays a very important role before, during, and after treatment in patients undergoing radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of...

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Main Authors: Hidenobu Matsuzaki, Kumiko Tanaka-Matsuzaki, Fuminobu Miyazaki, Hideki Aoyama, Hiroki Ihara, Norihisa Katayama, Kuniaki Katsui, Kengo Himei, Tetsuo Takeuchi, Tomoo Onoda, Yoshihiro Kimata, Jun-ichi Asaumi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-05-01
Series:Japanese Dental Science Review
Subjects:
Head and neck cancer
Radiation therapy
External irradiation
Intensity modulated radiation therapy
Dental metal
Backscatter effect
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1882761616300308

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