Leukaemia in children. Part II--Dental care of the leukaemic child, including management of oral side effects of cancer treatment
Ayers, K.M.; Colquhoun, A.N.
New Zealand Dental Journal 96(426): 141-146
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-8047 PMID: 11198551 Document Number: 525353
The treatment of a leukaemic child requires a multidisciplinary approach. The dental team should provide interceptive and preventive measures prior to the commencement of therapy whenever possible. During therapy, preventive and palliative measures are essential. Once remission is achieved, the child continues to have increased dental needs due to the effects of treatment. These needs may include an increased caries rate, dental maldevelopment, and secondary malignancy.