Effect of Radiotherapy on the Whole Mouth Salivary Flow Rate, Ph and Its Influence on Oral Hygiene Using Oral Hygiene Index
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i6.9840Keywords:
Oral hygiene index, salivary flow, xerostomia, radiotherapy, osteronecrosisAbstract
Aim: The aim is to understand the alteration in the salivary flow, pH, and oral hygiene in patients undergoing
radiotherapy.
Objective: I) To compare the SFR in patient undergoing radiotherapy with normal controls
- II) To determine the pH in the content of saliva
III) To assess oral hygiene using oral health index
Materials and Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among patients undergoing radiotherapy in
Dr.Raii Cancer Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. A total convenience sample of 20 adults aged between
24 and 60 years were selected, out of which 10 adults were undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck
cancer and 10 age and sex matched controls.
Conclusion: Hence this study evaluates the salivary flow rate, pH and oral hygiene of patients undergoing
radiotherapy, which is important for dental professionals to familiarize with these complications of
radiotherapy to treat patients effectively to improve their quality of life.
