POLA KARIES PENDERITA KARSINOMA NASOFARING YANG MEMPEROLEH TERAPI RADIASI

Ratna Meidyawati, Edi Hartini Sundoro, R. Susworo

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

Therapy of radiation is chosen therapy for oral cancer especially Carcininoma Nasopharynx, however, often caused changes in normal tissue in the oral cavity. Based on the anamneses of the patient, they have dry mouth since the disturbance of the function of parotid salivary gland has causing the saliva amount become lower. This condition can encourage the caries process. From all of the five cases occurred after the radiation between one month until six years the time, extended damage is seen, demineralization with a small cavity, and discoloring teeth color into brown.
Original languageIndonesian
JournalJournal of Dentistry Indonesia
Publication statusPublished - 2003

Cite this