Rapid dental deterioration after radiotherapy for oral cancer: a case report

Radiotherapy to the head and neck region has oral side effects can lead catastrophic dental deterioration, but this is largely preventable. This article describes case of a patient whose dentition was irreparably compromised after radical radiotherapy for soft palate cancer. The had fairly well maintained at pre-radiotherapy screen, – notably dry mouth reduced access cleaning coupled with high-sugar diet intended aid recovery, led rapid progression caries tooth wear. Additionally, service restrictions due coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic meant that his care delayed. Eight months completion radiotherapy, all teeth were deemed unrestorable. authors discuss importance frequent regular reviews prevent deterioration in patients undergoing