Oral oncology

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Abstract

This chapter describes current maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation concepts for the head and neck cancer patient and oral complications that can result from oncologic therapy. Head and neck cancer treatment can result in complex oral and dental sequelae. The complications vary by patient and depend on the individual’s oral and dental status, malignancy, and treatment rendered. Oral complications can be minimized if patient education is implemented early in intervention and prevention is optimized. Oral oncology specialist can have an important role on the head and neck multidisciplinary team in supportive care therapy and maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationHead and Neck Cancer
Subtitle of host publicationMultimodality Management, Second Edition
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages429-443
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9783319276014
ISBN (Print)9783319275994
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2016

Keywords

  • Facial prosthetics: orbital, nasal and auricular
  • Mandibular resection prosthesis
  • Maxillary obturator
  • Oral morbidities: oral mucositis, xerostomia, osteoradionecrosis, oral infections, medicine-induced necrosis of the jaw
  • Palatal augmentation prosthesis
  • Radiation stents: tongue-deviating stent, tongue-depressing stent

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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