da Fonseca Marcio A
Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Mich, USA.
Pediatr Dent. 2004 Jan-Feb;26(1):53-7.
Although the rate for childhood cancer has remained relatively stable for the past 2 decades, there have been drastic declines in mortality due to early diagnosis and improvements in therapy. Now over 75% of children diagnosed with cancer survive more than 5 years. The pediatric dental professional plays an important role in the prevention, stabilization, and treatment of oral and dental problems that can compromise the child's health and quality of life before, during, and after the cancer treatment. This manuscript discusses recommendations for the dental care of the pediatric oncology patient.
尽管在过去20年里儿童癌症的发病率一直相对稳定，但由于早期诊断和治疗的改善，死亡率已大幅下降。现在，超过75%被诊断患有癌症的儿童存活超过5年。儿科牙科专业人员在预防、稳定和治疗口腔及牙齿问题方面发挥着重要作用，这些问题可能在癌症治疗前、治疗期间和治疗后损害儿童的健康和生活质量。本文讨论了儿科肿瘤患者牙科护理的建议。
