Relation between Chronic Periodontitis and Prevalence of Head-Neck Carcinoma in Association with Quality of Life*

Relation between Chronic Periodontitis and Prevalence of Head-Neck Carcinoma in Association with Quality of Life*

Background and Aim: Substantial evidence supports an association between chronic infections/inflammation, and cancer. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of chronic periodontitis on head and neck squamous-cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Nitescu Diana-Cristala, Solomon Sorina, Ursarescu Irina, Martu Ioana, Martu Cristian, Martu Silvia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2015-11-01
Series:Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine
Subjects:
chronic periodontitis
carcinoma
head and neck
alveolar bone loss
bleeding index
periodontal index
tooth mobility
quality of life
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/bjdm-2015-0050

Internet

https://doi.org/10.1515/bjdm-2015-0050

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