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Maximum standardized uptake value in 11C-methionine positron emission tomography may predict the prognosis of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma
The present study aimed to elucidate the correlation between the uptake of 11 C-methionine (MET) by a primary tumor and the survival of patients with...
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Medial clavicle fracture with bone destruction after radical neck dissection combined with postoperative chemotherapy for secondary cervical lymph node metastasis of tongue cancer: a case report
BackgroundClavicle fractures (CF) after radical neck dissection (RND) for oral cancer are rare but are thought to occur as a result of myotonia and...
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A preliminary assessment of guideline adherence and clinical variation in oral cancer treatment: a MarketScan database study
BackgroundTo assess variations in adherence to guideline-recommended processes of care for oral cavity cancer patients.
MethodsRetrospective study...
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An impossible choice: MRONJ vs ORN? The difficulties of the decision-making process for head and neck cancer patients on long-term anti-angiogenic medication
With increasing medical complexity of patients, including the widespread use of bisphosphonates and the increased incidence in head and neck cancer...
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Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
Malignant salivary gland tumours encountered in oral medicine practice include adenoid cystic carcinoma, a slow growing, but aggressive invasive... -
Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)
Xerostomia is defined as the subjective sensation of dry mouth that can be caused using certain medications and polypharmacy and is associated with... -
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Did the COVID-19 pandemic have an effect on oral cancer staging? A single-centre retrospective observational study
Introduction This study aims to assess if the COVID-19 pandemic impacted upon oral cancer staging in a single centre in the UK.
Materials and methods ...
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Brachytherapy with 198Au grains for cancer of the floor of the mouth: relationships between radiation dose and complications
ObjectiveThis study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the radiation dose and complications in soft tissue and mandible caused by 198 Au grain...
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Prospective observational study of surgery alone for locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma: a real-world study
IntroductionA prospective observational study was modified to assess the efficacy of surgery alone for the treatment of locally advanced oral...
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Clinical applicability of natural products for prevention and treatment of oral mucositis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ObjectiveA systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out to verify evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of the clinical applicability of...
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Outcomes and influencing factors of dental implants in fibula, iliac crest, and scapula free flaps: a retrospective case–control study
PurposeReconstruction with vascularized bone grafts after ablative surgery and subsequent dental rehabilitation with implants is often challenging;...
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Poor dental condition is a factor of imbalance of the nutritional status at the outset of management of head and neck cancer
ObjectivesTo determine whether deterioration of dental condition at the outset of management of head and neck cancer (HNC) is a nutritional risk and...
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Future Prospective
This chapter discusses the potential future developments in the field of dentistry that are driven by the increasing use of digital tools and... -
Painless and Exposed Bone in the Maxilla : Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ)
Osteonecrosis of the jaws is a debilitating condition and can be a side effect from various medications. These include antiresorptive and... -
Malignant Diseases
Lung cancer is a malignant tumor arising from the epithelial tissue from the bronchi to the alveoli. -
Dental Implant and Oral Diseases
Dental implant recipients often have other oral diseases such as head and neck (H&N) cancer, Sjögren’s syndrome (SS), or oral lichen planus (OLP)... -
Solid Tumours and Update on Modern Medical Oncology Interventions
Systemic therapy for head and neck cancers has been successfully used as single agents or combinations of agents for palliation of recurrent or... -
A Rapidly Growing Swelling in the Posterior Mandible : Clear Cell Odontogenic Carcinoma
Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma (CCOC) is an extremely rare odontogenic malignancy with an infiltrative and destructive growth pattern. They...