| Dental rehabilitation after surgery for oral cancer |
| Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery - Most Popular Articles February 8, 2012, 7:00 am |
| Purpose of review: This article reviews the recent literature relating to dental rehabilitation of the oral cancer patient. The impact of loss of teeth on the well being of the oral cancer patient, the process of dental rehabilitation and the latest outcome studies are discussed.
Recent findings: For patients treated for oral cancer major concerns may include their ability to masticate, speak and swallow and if these issues are not addressed this may lead to psychological difficulties. The loss of teeth is a determinant of patient health-related quality of life, with a reduced self-perceived oral health status in association with greater numbers of missing teeth. There is, therefore, a patient need and demand for dental rehabilitation which aims to restore orofacial form and function and general well being. Dental rehabilitation begins at time of diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach is critical for best treatment outcomes. Implant-based dental rehabilitation is an effective treatment modality but should be used judiciously. The beneficial effects of dental rehabilitation may be veiled by the side effects of cancer and concurrent comorbidities.
Summary: The introduction of three-dimensional planning, guided implant surgery and manufacturing tools has facilitated the treatment of head and neck cancer patients and challenges long-held dogma of treatment.
(C) 2012 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. |
| Get the full story here |
More from Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery - Most Popular Articles
| Surgical options for the allergic rhinitis patient |
| Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery - Most Popular Articles May 31, 2012, 8:00 am |
| Purpose of review: Allergic rhinitis is a very common disorder that affects millions of patients annually and the hallmark complaint of nasal obstruction significantly impacts the quality of life. Many surgical options exist for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, directed primarily at the underlying nasal obstructive component. The purpose of |
| Practical clinical management strategies for the allergic patient with chronic rhinosinusitis |
| Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery - Most Popular Articles April 5, 2012, 8:00 am |
| Purpose of review: Allergic rhinitis often coexists with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). The purpose of this review is to provide a practical algorithm for the treatment of patients with allergic rhinitis and CRS.
Recent findings: Despite conflicting literature on the causative association of allergic rhinitis with CRS, recent research shows a higher |
| Practical clinical management strategies for the allergic patient with chronic rhinosinusitis |
| Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery - Most Popular Articles April 5, 2012, 8:00 am |
| Purpose of review: Allergic rhinitis often coexists with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). The purpose of this review is to provide a practical algorithm for the treatment of patients with allergic rhinitis and CRS.
Recent findings: Despite conflicting literature on the causative association of allergic rhinitis with CRS, recent research shows a higher |
|
|
