Radiotherapy, alone or associated with surgery or chemotherapy, produces a
significant increase in cure rates for many malignancies of the head and neck region.
However, high doses of radiation in large areas, including the oral mucosa, may
result in several undesired reactions that manifest during or after the completion of
therapy. The multidisciplinary management is the best alternative to minimize or even
prevent such reactions, and the dentist has a fundamental role in this context. This
paper reviews the literature related to the main oral sequelae from head and neck
radiotherapy and establishes clinical oral management protocol for these irradiated
patients.
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