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treatment of pre-existing or concomitant oral disease is essential to minimize complications in this population.6 The key to success in maintaining a healthy oral cavity during cancer therapy is patient compliance. The child and the parents should be educated regarding the possible acute side effects
Cancer patients with posterior crossbite (p = 0.023) or dental malalignment had a more advanced dental age (p = 0.022). Survivors with crossbite had more teeth with short roots (p = 0.016). Those who were older when they started their cancer therapy were more likely to suffer from tooth disturbances (p = 0.019). Conclusion.
Children with a new diagnosis of cancer should have dental care provided by a pediatric dentist to mitigate the oral complications from cancer treatment as well as to avoid dental infections during immunosuppressed states.
Children with leukemia during remission phase can be treated as normal patients, although, blood investigations is still necessary if invasive treatment is required. In addition, tooth brushing with fluoride toothpaste and 0.05% sodium fluoride mouthwash should be used instead of chlorohexidine mouthwash ( 42 ).
25 mar 2019 · As the rate of dentists treating children and adults who present before and after cancer treatment increases, appropriate preventive regimens, timely oral care and improved dental services are crucial for improving patients’ quality of life.
27 sty 2020 · Oral health care is an integral component of interprofessional collaborative care for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer. The current review highlights the phases of cancer therapy when dental interventions and palliative care are necessary for children diagnosed with cancer.
In terms of posterior teeth numbers, premolars are identified as teeth 4, 5, 12, 13, 20, 21, 28, and 29. The significance of posterior teeth in oral health extends beyond their mechanical function.
