Techniques to Analyze the Effects of Radiation Therapy on Enamel and Dentin - A Review

Abstract

Radiation therapy is a most common source in the treatment of Head and neck cancers. The therapy has a positive outcome in curing patients out of danger at an effective rate. But there are few major and minor side effects of the treatment which will possibly hinder the quality of life. One such major concern followed with the therapy is Radiation related caries. Radiation is known to damage the tissues of the teeth making it more susceptible for caries. Hence this review article details on techniques that is being used to test the mechanical and morphological properties of the teeth. The changes observed in these tissues after radiation treatment will enable us to understand the causes for caries. therefore further research in this field is necessary to develop strategies that will probably prevent radiation caries in future days.

Keywords

Radiation caries - Teeth - Mechanical properties - Morphological properties

Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 04. April 2016

Angenommen: 05. November 2016

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
22. April 2020

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