Periodontal disease: predisposing factor to chemotherapy-induced stomatitis

Krutchik, A.N.; Tashima, C.K.; Hortobagyi, G.N.

Southern Medical Journal 72(8): 1020-1021

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0038-4348
PMID: 472801
Document Number: 144433
Periodontal disease and dental plaque may predispose patients receiving antineoplastic drugs to stomatitis. Dental evaluation and appropriate treatment including oral hygiene are proposed to reduce the incidence and severity of stomatitis.

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