Shetty, Dr. Neeta and *, Dr. M.Kundabala (2006) Radiation caries;Prevent it or treat it. Indian dental association , 25 (4).
Full text not available from this repository.Abstract
Therapeutic radiation therapy associated with the treatment of cancer of the head and neck region causes a variety of side effects and among them radiation caries is a well known indirect side effect.Restoration and retention of the radiation –effect teeth is important for overall health of the patient.This poses a challenge to a conservative dentist because of the difficulties encountered during management of these patients. This article discusses the causes ,treatment modalities and methods to prevent radiation caries.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Radiation therapy,radiationcaries,Fluoridegel,Glassionomer |
Subjects: | Dentistry > MCODS Mangalore > Conservative Dentistry |
Depositing User: | KMCMLR User |
Date Deposited: | 30 Aug 2011 09:28 |
Last Modified: | 17 Oct 2011 07:07 |
URI: | http://eprints.manipal.edu/id/eprint/1202 |
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