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| Year : 2010 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 127-134 |
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Prevention and management of antineoplastic therapy induced oral mucositis
Afshan Bey1, Syed S Ahmed2, Bilal Hussain3, Seema Devi3, Sarwat H Hashmi2
1 Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry, Dr. Z.A. Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
2 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Z.A. Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
3 Department of Radiotherapy, J. N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
Correspondence Address:
Syed S Ahmed
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Z.A. Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0975-5950.79214
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With the scientific advancements in the management of malignant diseases, the treatment is expensive and bears high morbidity in term of oral mucositis. It is a debilitating condition and has been researched extensively for its pathogenesis and treatment. Various treatment options include barrier forming, mucosal protectants, mouth rinses, growth factors, lasers and midline-sparing procedures. Some agents are used locally while others are administered systemically. Despite the availability of a wide range of treatment options for mucositis, a cost-effective treatment is yet to be evolved. |
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