Oral health care in head and neck cancer
Sutthavong, S.; Jansisyanont, P.; Boonyopastham, N.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 88(Suppl 3): S339-S353
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 16858978 Document Number: 9507
The oral assessments and oral care prior to cancer treatment are important to eliminate predisposing factors of oral complications from cancer therapy. Meticulous maintenance of oral hygiene and topical fluoride application are essential in the prevention and management of oral complications. Palliative and conservative treatments are the treatment of choice for oral complications. Periodically oral assessments and care should be performed after cancer treatment for the early detection and interventions of any treatment complications.