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Radiation therapy of the oral cavity: sequelae and management. Part 1

Journal Article · · Head Neck Surg.; (United States)
This is the first article in a two-part series dealing with the effects and manifestations in the oral cavity of radiation therapy of head and neck tumors. In this section, oral mucous membranes, taste buds, edema and trismus, diet, salivary glands, bone, peridontium, teeth, and composition of oral flora are discussed. Dental management of the dentulous patient is then approached; criteria for preradiation extraction are delineated.
Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Los Angeles
OSTI ID:
6595458
Journal Information:
Head Neck Surg.; (United States), Journal Name: Head Neck Surg.; (United States) Vol. 1:4; ISSN HNSUD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English