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Dental abnormalities in children submitted to antineoplastic therapy
Nilza N F Lopes1, Antonio S Petrilli, Eliana M M Caran
1Diagnostic Department, all at the Pediatric Oncology Institute, GRAACC, Medical School of São Paulo, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. nnflopes@terra.com.br
Journal of Dentistry for Children (Chicago, Ill.)
|March 21, 2007
Summary
Dental abnormalities, including taurodontia, are prevalent in children undergoing cancer treatment. Regular dental monitoring is crucial for early detection and management of these changes in pediatric oncology patients.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Pediatric Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause significant side effects.
- Dental anomalies can impact oral health and overall well-being in children undergoing cancer therapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of dental morphological changes in children with cancer.
- To assess dental changes resulting from chemotherapy or head and neck radiotherapy.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 137 pediatric patients treated between 1996 and 2004.
- Panoramic radiographs were used to evaluate dental anomalies.
- Assessed rates of microdontia, taurodontia, anodontia, macrodontia, blunt root, and tapered root.
Main Results:
- Dental abnormalities were observed in 29% of the patients.
- Taurodontia was the most frequent anomaly (14%), followed by anodontia (6%) and microdontia (7%).
- 30% of affected patients had one or more dental abnormalities.
Conclusions:
- Taurodontia occurred significantly more often in treated children than in the general population.
- Pediatric cancer patients undergoing antineoplastic treatment exhibit a higher prevalence of dental changes.
- Odontologists must systematically screen for dental alterations in this vulnerable patient group.
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