Radiation caries in an irradiated patient with mucoepidermoid carcinoma of parotid gland
Abstract
Radiation caries is a common clinical finding in patients who receive therapeutic radiation for head and neck carcinomas. Radiotherapy induced effects are most commonly seen in the oral mucosa, salivary glands, bone, teeth, and muscles of head and neck. Radiotherapy given for head and neck carcinomas cause salivary gland dysfunction and xerostomia which will further increase the risk for dental caries. There is rampant destruction of teeth, involving all surfaces. Here we present a case report of a patient with radiation caries after treatment for mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the parotid gland.
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