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  • Nutrition Science
  • Oral Medicine

Background:

  • Oral cancer, a subset of head-and-neck cancer (HNC), is frequently linked to cachexia, a complex wasting syndrome.
  • Cachexia in oral cancer patients remains understudied, despite affecting 35%-60% of individuals.
  • Tumor implications and food intake obstruction contribute to cachexia, necessitating nutritional support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on the relationship between oral health and cachexia in oral cancer patients.
  • To emphasize the negative impact of poor oral hygiene and altered dentition on nutritional status.
  • To highlight the need for further research and clinical trials to prevent cachexia in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive bibliographic search was conducted in PubMed and other databases.
  • The review focused on English-language articles published between 1980 and 2021.
  • Analysis of studies examining oral health, dentition, masticatory function, and nutritional status in oral cancer patients.

Main Results:

  • Poor oral health and reduced dentition status negatively impact cancer patients, especially those undergoing chemotherapy or bone marrow transplant.
  • Masticatory dysfunction significantly contributes to decreased nutritional status and tissue wasting.
  • The precise impact of deficient oral conditions on cachexia prevention requires further investigation due to limited studies.

Conclusions:

  • Altered oral hygiene and dentition status demonstrably influence energy balance in oral cancer patients experiencing wasting.
  • There is a critical need for enhanced nutritional assistance and hydration for oral cancer patients suffering from cachexia.
  • Further research is essential to understand and mitigate the effects of poor oral health on cachexia in oral cancer.