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Preradiotherapy dental extractions and health-related quality of life
Nicholas Beech1, Sandro Porceddu2, Martin D Batstone3
1Master of Philosophy Student, University of Queensland School of Medicine; Bachelor of Dental Surgery Student, University of Adelaide School of Dentistry, Australia.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to investigate the connection between preradiotherapy dental extractions and self-reported health-related QoL.
Study Design:
Retrospective data on patients treated with radiotherapy for oropharyngeal cancer were pooled with the results of a cross-sectional survey.
Results:
Greater than eight preradiotherapy dental extractions, p16 negative status, female gender, and positive smoking status were associated with statistically significant reduced QoL.
Conclusions:
Preradiotherapy dental extractions do not result in improved QoL and, in fact, may worsen it.
