ReviewDentistry journal2023
Management of Oral Hygiene in Head-Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Oncological Surgery and Radiotherapy: A Systematic Review.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 29 citations in OpenAlex.
- Alpha-lipoic acid as a preventive measure in radiation-induced oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients: A randomized controlled study.British journal of clinical pharmacology · 2026Trial
- Combined extraoral and intraoral photobiomodulation for the prevention and management of oral mucositis and Xerostomia caused by the treatment of head and neck cancers.Lasers in medical science · 2025Trial
- Dental Implants After Head and Neck Radiotherapy: From Chronological Waiting Rules to Implant-Bed-Specific Risk Stratification.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Differential Wound Healing Potential of Tonsil Parenchymal and Epithelial Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Derived Exosomes.Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine · 2026Article
- Maintenance of Custom-Made Subperiosteal Implants: A Narrative Review of Indirect Evidence and Preliminary Clinical Considerations.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Gingipain-Mediated Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 and -9 Activation in Oral Rinse Samples from Patients with Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Effect of symptom clusters on quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer treated with radiotherapy: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Patients Undergoing Oncologic Head and Neck Surgery with Free Flap Reconstruction: Still a Matter of Debate.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Impact of oral hygiene interventions on dental health in chemotherapy patients with malignant salivary gland tumors: A retrospective study.The Saudi dental journal · 2025Article
- Barriers to Oral Hygiene Self-Management Among Patients with Oral Cancer Treated with Radiotherapy: A Qualitative Study Using the COM-B Model.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2025Article
- Optimization of oncological care: proposal for the creation of rehabilitation networks in head and neck oncology.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Dental plaque-inspired peptide engineered to control plaque accumulation.Materials today. Bio · 2025Article
- The citizen perspective on challenges and rehabilitation needs among individuals treated for head and neck cancer: a qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Self-perceived oral health, general self-efficacy, and their relations to oral health conditions in head and neck cancer patients in Sweden-a prospective observational study.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Article
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- The Effect of the Continuous Care Model on Oral Health, Self-Efficacy, and Self-Care in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiotherapy: A Study Protocol for a Quasi-Experimental Study.Health science reports · 2024Article
- Consequences of hyposalivation in relation to cancer treatment and early management of radiation-induced caries: case reports.British dental journal · 2024Article
- Treatment Complications of Head and Neck Cancers and Rehabilitation Measures: A Narrative Review.Cureus · 2024Review
- Oral ulcer treatment using human tonsil-derived mesenchymal stem cells encapsulated in trimethyl chitosan hydrogel: an animal model study.Stem cell research & therapy · 2024Article
- Oral Complications and Management Strategies for Cancer Patients: Principles of Supportive Oncology in Dentistry.Current oncology reports · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundIn the literature, among oral health prevention programs dedicated to cancer patients, a wide heterogeneity is evident. The purpose of this work is to analyze the available scientific evidence for the treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC) patients undergoing resective surgery and radiotherapy and to draw up a diversified oral hygiene protocol during oncological therapy.
methodsPubMed was used as database. Studies published from 2017 to September 2022 were analyzed. Studies investigating the effectiveness of the preventive procedures carried out by the dental professionals in HNC patients undergoing postoperative adjuvant therapy have been taken into account.
resultsThe application of the search string on PubMed allowed the selection of 7184 articles. The systematic selection of articles led to the inclusion of 26 articles in this review, including 22 RCTs, 3 observational studies, and 1 controlled clinical study. Articles were divided according to the debated topic: the management of radiation-induced mucositis, xerostomia, the efficacy of an oral infection prevention protocol, and the prevention of radiation-induced caries.
conclusionsDental hygienists are fundamental figures in the management of patients undergoing oncological surgery of the maxillofacial district. They help the patient prevent and manage the sequelae of oncological therapy, obtaining a clear improvement in the quality of life.
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