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Preventive Resins in the Management of Radiation‐Induced Xerostomia Complications
Author(s) -
Odlum O.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/j.1708-8240.1991.tb00820.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry
The article focuses on caries problems that can arise in oncology patients following radiation of the salivary glands. Preventive restoration techniques are described that utilize fluoride‐releasing resins. The particular difficulties associated with the management of areas of exposed incisal and gingival dentine in older patients are given special attention. Positive results are described for a 14‐month period that appear to indicate that the technique leads to prevention of recurrent decay and retention of restorations in dehydrated areas of the mouth.