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Which of the following is a potential problem related to dental care for radiation-treated patients (radiation to head and neck)?
Which of the following is a potential problem related to dental care for radiation-treated patients (radiation to head and neck)?
- Periodontal disease
- Gingivitis
- Dental caries
- Osteoradionecrosis (correct)
What are the microscopic criteria of malignancy?
What are the microscopic criteria of malignancy?
- Avascularity, anaplasia, and desmoplasia
- Hyperplasia, hypertrophy, and dysplasia
- Pleomorphism, abnormal mitoses, and invasion of surrounding tissues (correct)
- Uniformity, normal mitoses, and encapsulation
What are the features of common cancers in the oral cavity, head, and neck?
What are the features of common cancers in the oral cavity, head, and neck?
- Ulceration, persistent pain, and hoarseness (correct)
- Swollen lymph nodes, fever, and weight loss
- Tingling sensation, jaw stiffness, and dry mouth
- Bleeding gums, tooth sensitivity, and bad breath
What are the complications of head and neck radiotherapy and myelosuppressive chemotherapy?
What are the complications of head and neck radiotherapy and myelosuppressive chemotherapy?
What is a cause of death from oral cancer?
What is a cause of death from oral cancer?