Oral adverse effects of head and neck radiotherapy: literature review and suggestion of a clinical oral care guideline for irradiated patients

Authors

  • Elen de Souza Tolentino University of São Paulo; Bauru School of Dentistry; Department of Stomatology
  • Bruna Stuchi Centurion University of São Paulo; Bauru School of Dentistry; Department of Stomatology
  • Lúcia Helena Caetano Ferreira University of São Paulo; Bauru School of Dentistry
  • Andréia Pereira de Souza University of São Paulo; Bauru School of Dentistry
  • José Humberto Damante University of São Paulo; Bauru School of Dentistry; Department of Stomatology
  • Izabel Regina Fischer Rubira-Bullen University of São Paulo; Bauru School of Dentistry; Department of Stomatology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-77572011000500003

Keywords:

Radiotherapy, Radiation effects, Head and neck neoplasms, Mucositis, Osteoradionecrosis, Xerostomia

Abstract

Radiotherapy, alone or associated with surgery or chemotherapy, produces a significant increase in cure rates for many malignancies of the head and neck region. However, high doses of radiation in large areas, including the oral mucosa, may result in several undesired reactions that manifest during or after the completion of therapy. The multidisciplinary management is the best alternative to minimize or even prevent such reactions, and the dentist has a fundamental role in this context. This paper reviews the literature related to the main oral sequelae from head and neck radiotherapy and establishes clinical oral management protocol for these irradiated patients.

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Published

2011-10-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 5 (2011)

Section

Original Articles

License

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How to Cite

Tolentino, E. de S., Centurion, B. S., Ferreira, L. H. C., Souza, A. P. de, Damante, J. H., & Rubira-Bullen, I. R. F. (2011). Oral adverse effects of head and neck radiotherapy: literature review and suggestion of a clinical oral care guideline for irradiated patients . Journal of Applied Oral Science, 19(5), 448-454. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-77572011000500003