Abstract
Patients with differentiated thyroid cancer who undergo radioiodine treatment often
present oral complications with a significant impact on their oral cavity function.
Any potential sources of systemic infections like periodontal disease, unfitted dentures,
orthodontic appliances, deficient/rough fillings, or traumatic dentition must be treated
by the dental practitioner, because they represent the main source of spread and dissemination.
Any systemic complication of a dental foci may result from improper dental preparation
of the patient before radioiodine therapy and inadequate post-radioiodine therapy
oral care. Therefore, all patients proceeding into radioiodine treatment should be
addressed by the oncological team to undergo thorough dental check-up and receive
appropriate treatment in due time.
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Publication history
Published online: July 31, 2020
Accepted:
July 29,
2020
Received:
March 27,
2020
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