Adequação do meio bucal de paciente pós radioterapia Relato de caso clínico

Abstract

There are many scientific advances recently related to the etiology and evolution of head and neck cancer, since it is a serious and mutilating disease. The majority of people presenting cancer in this region are submitted to high doses of radiotherapy, in a radiation field which includes buccal cavity, maxilla, mandible, and salivary glands. Adverse reactions tend to manifest in the oral cavity, and these complications result from this type of treatment, which promotes high morbidity and a decrease in the quality of life of the individual. The purpose of this study is to perform dental procedures for the adjustment of the buccal environment of patients after oncological treatment, such as: promote oral health through appropriate oral hygiene technique; to prevent outbreaks of infections that may impair the patient's quality of life, minimizing the risk of oncotherapy sequelae; to make restorations and prosthesis that can improve the patient's quality of life. Therefore, we observe the relevance of the Dental surgeon in the control of aggravating factors arising from radiotherapy, generating and restoring health.