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Long-Term Effect of Anticancer Therapy on Dentition in Childhood Cancer Survivors: An Observational, Cross-Sectional Study.

Mohammad AtifVijay Prakash MathurNitesh TewariKalpana BansalMorankar RahulSameer Bakhshi
Published in: Indian journal of pediatrics (2021)
An association between developmental dental anomalies and anticancer therapy (ACT) exists with significantly higher difference in microdontia, abnormally shaped teeth and DDE among survivors of childhood cancer as compared to healthy population. These known adverse effects of ACT on developing teeth should be considered during treatment planning of the children having cancers.
Keyphrases
  • childhood cancer
  • young adults
  • cross sectional
  • emergency department
  • oral health
  • cell therapy