Frequency of periodontal disease in head and neck cancer patients after radiation therapy: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) receiving radiation therapy (RT) have complications affecting both general and dental health. While RT is effective against HNC, it negatively impacts oral tissues, including changes in periodontal attachment. This study aimed to evaluate...

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Main Authors: Asmaa Abou-Bakr, Enji Ahmed, Hany William, Fatma E. A. Hassanein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06391-7
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