| Autor: |
Laheji, Afshan, Sakarde, S. B. |
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JIDA: Journal of Indian Dental Association; Jan2013, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p16-18, 3p |
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Brief Background: Intra oral burning sensation is an undesirable side effect of radiation therapy for patients undergoing treatment for cervicofacial malignancy. The study aimed at evaluating the role of artificial saliva in reducing the discomfort of radiation therapy. Materials and Methods: A total of 80 patients receiving Co60 radiation for cervicofacial malignancy were selected of who m 34 patients had pre radiation burning sensation and 46 patients had no burning sensation prior to radiation. Study groups and control groups were formed for purposes of comparative evaluations of the use of artificial saliva. Results: In the control group of 16 patients with pre-radiation burning sensation where no artificial saliva was used, as the period of radiation progressed, there was increase in the number of patients with moderate and severe burning sensation and six weeks post-radiation showed reverse trend of severity in burning sensation. In the study group of 18 patients with pre-radiation burning sensation and where artificial saliva was used it was observed that as the period of radiation progressed, there was a gradual increase in the number of patients having moderate or severe burning sensation. Six week post-radiation showed a reverse trend of severity in burning sensation. Summary and Conclusions: The use of artificial saliva was found to be useful in delaying the onset of xerostomia and thus helping in reducing the burning sensation of oral cavity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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