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Oral Complications from Radiotherapy by zulfantri1983 is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Radiotherapy can cause oral mucositis, xerostomia, and rampant caries. The risk of osteoradionecrosis from tooth extraction is highest during radiation and lower after 12 months. Chemotherapy increases risk of mucositis, xerostomia, infection, and bleeding due to immunosuppression. Younger patients and those with pre-existing infections are more susceptible to oral complications. Dentists should work with oncologists to manage oral health during and after cancer treatment.

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