Salivary Test Assessment in an Oncohematological Pediatric Sample: A Case Control Study
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چکیده
Background: In recent years, the incidence of neoplastic diseases in children has increased significantly. Immunodepression triggers undesirable effects oral cavity such as mucositis, opportunistic infections, bleeding, xerostomia, dysgeusia, decay, dental malformations and pain. Objective: We aim to assess, through salivary tests, quality saliva pediatric patients affected by oncohematological treated with chemo/radiotherapy compared non-treated subjects. Methods: A total 20 subjects aged between 5 18 oncological pathologies undergoing radio and/or chemotherapy, were evaluated. The control group consisted healthy same age. two groups asked undergo tests. Descriptive statistics computed for each item. Fisher’s exact test was conducted compare case groups. Results: Subjects had a lower pH therefore higher acidity that predisposes caries hygiene more deficient than group. Conclusions: early detection these indicators, prevention carried out limit their severity, is an important aspect comprehensive care Pediatric dentists can play crucial role enabling good life during cancer therapy.
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عنوان ژورنال: Applied sciences
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2076-3417']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app12073501