Abstract | OBJECTIVES: MATERIAL AND METHOD: patients with oral malignancies, treated with (chemo) radiotherapy, were included. Patients rinsed four times a day with a CP mouth rinse. Patients not willing to rinse with the CP mouth rinse served as control. Mucositis was scored according to the WHO score at baseline and twice a week during the full course of (chemo) radiotherapy. Patient's self-reported mouth-throat soreness (MTS) was evaluated at the same time interval using a diary in the CP mouth rinse group. The outcomes on MTS were compared with a historical control group. RESULTS: Fifty-two patients were analysed: 25 CP mouth rinse group, 11 control group and 16 historical group. There was no significant difference between the CP group and control group on development and severity of oral mucositis. No significant difference was found for subjective outcomes on MTS between the CP group and the historical group. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | M A Stokman, F R Burlage, F K L Spijkervet |
Journal | International journal of dental hygiene
(Int J Dent Hyg)
Vol. 10
Issue 3
Pg. 175-80
(Aug 2012)
ISSN: 1601-5037 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 23046006
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | © 2012 John Wiley & Sons A/S. |
Chemical References |
- Calcium Phosphates
- Mouthwashes
- calcium phosphate
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Calcium Phosphates
(chemistry, therapeutic use)
- Female
- Head and Neck Neoplasms
(radiotherapy)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Mouthwashes
(chemistry, therapeutic use)
- Prospective Studies
- Radiotherapy
(adverse effects)
- Stomatitis
(drug therapy, etiology)
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