Onkológia 2/2016
Denthal abnormalities in long-term survivors child cancer patients
Cancer therapy (chemotherapy and radiotherapy) is known to disturb tooth development in children. Children cancer survivors are at risk to develop dental late effects in form of arrested dental development, enamel development, xerostomy, root development and increased risk of dental caries. This review summarizes association between treatment and dental late effects and analysed vulnerable groups of patients with specific host and treatment characteristics. Also summary provides recommendations for early detection and prevention of dental late effects.
Keywords: dental abnormalities, late effects, childhood cancer, chemotherapy, radiotherapy
