Prevention of radiation caries for the patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma receiving radiotherapy
- VernacularTitle:鼻咽癌放疗患者放射性龋的预防
- Author:
Yanqun ZHANG
;
Ping QI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nasopharyngeal neoplasms;
Radiotherapy;
Radiation caries;
Preventive dentistry
- From:
Journal of Practical Stomatology
2000;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To study the prevention methods of radiation caries for the patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma receiving radiotherapy. Methods:Seventy-five patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma received dental check and treatment before radiotherapy. They also received the instructions on preventive oral hygiene. After radiotherapy, the patients were followed up.Results:Fifty patients were followed up for 1-3 years. Radiation caries was observed in 4 cases with poor oral hygiene habit. Conclusion:A comprehensive regime of dental care can prevent radiation caries effectively.
