Prevalence of acute periapical abscesses in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiotherapy.

Joseph KatzOlga S EnszIlan Rotstein

Published in: Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry (2024)

The high prevalence of acute PAs in patients with a history of OPC and RAD may suggest an association between these conditions warranting a meticulous medical and dental examination.

Keyphrases

liver failure
respiratory failure
drug induced
aortic dissection
early stage
healthcare
risk factors
dna repair
hepatitis b virus
radiation induced
oral health
oxidative stress
intensive care unit
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
cone beam computed tomography