Lari̇ngeal Skuamoz Hücreli̇ Kanserli̇ Hastada Postoperati̇f Radyoterapi̇ Sonrasinda Sabi̇t-Hareketli̇ Dental Protez Tedavi̇si̇: Vaka Raporu

Abstract

Transoral endoscopic laser surgery, radiotherapy, chemotheraphy or combination of these are used in the management of laryngeal squamous cell cancers. When the neck tissues are exposed to high doses of radiation, this may affect the patient's oral health. The side effects of radiation therapy include mucositis, altered salivary gland function and risk of mucosal infection. Xerostomia is a common and significant consequence of neck radiotherapy. Because of the loss of saliva, patients with xerostomia are more susceptible to periodontal disease, bacterial infections and rampant caries. These undiserable side effects can adversely affect patients' life quality. The aim of this case report is to the fabrication of fixed and removable dental prosthesis for a patient with laryngeal squamous cell cancer because of partial laryngectomy and bilateral functional neck dissection cancer surgery and postoperative radiotherapy.