Periodontal Changes in Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy
- Autores: Marisa Alvarez Corazza Marques, Luciano Lauria Dib
- Localización: Journal of periodontology, ISSN 0022-3492, Vol. 75, Nº. 9, 2004, págs. 1178-1187
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate changes in the periodontium in patients who received head and neck radiation therapy.
Methods: Periodontal clinical parameters (probing depth, clinical attachment level, gingival recession, plaque index, and bleeding on probing) were assessed on 27 patients before and 6 to 8 months following radiation therapy in the head and neck area.
Results: The greatest changes occurred in clinical attachment level: overall, 70.3% of the patients showed a loss, with 92% evincing loss in the mandible. Attachment loss was directly related to the field of radiation and was greater when the jaws were actually included in the irradiated area.
Conclusion: Periodontal status should be evaluated prior to and following radiation therapy in the oral-maxillary-facial region to help ensure that periodontal health is maintained in oncology patients. J Periodontol 2004;75:1178-1187.
