4. Side effects of radiation

19/08/2020 2 min
4. Side effects of radiation

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C/F SEEN INTRA ORALLY — AS AFTER EFFECT OF RADIATION1. Mucositis – inflammation of mucosa2. Radiation caries – mainly due to radiation injury to parotid gland, causing smooth surface caries due to xerostomia3. c/f –— blackish discolouration of crown--- affects labial + lingual surface of all teeth +cervical third— patient also gives h/s of cancer – suspect radiation therapyRx – 1% NaF every day QNPreventive method done soon after radiation