Impact of oral hygiene interventions on dental health in chemotherapy patients with malignant salivary gland tumors: A retrospective study.

Abstract

This study examined the dental status of individuals with malignant salivary gland epithelial tumors before and after oral hygiene therapy to identify the incidence of dental issues. This study examines how pre-treatment dental care affects oral health during chemotherapy in malignant salivary gland tumor patients. The research included 318 salivary gland malignant epithelial tumor patients, 166 male and 152 female. The tumor staging showed 104 stage I patients (32.7%), 122 stage III patients (38.4%), and 92 stage IV patients (28.9%). A comprehensive dental exam assessed caries, pulpitis, wedge-shaped deformities, and dental treatment needs. The examination found significant oral disease rates in patients. The typical man had 3.16 cavities to fill and 6.83 teeth to remove before dental cleaning. After cleaning, no teeth required extraction; however 4.81 were carious, with pulpitis rising. The average number of teeth filled in women was 2.71, whereas 1.19 needed extraction before cleaning. Pulpititis caused 9.15 carious teeth, however post-cleaning extraction was not needed. Our research reveals how chemotherapy impacts oral health in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, emphasizing the need for preventive dental care. Therapeutic and sanitation treatments enhanced oral hygiene, making early intervention crucial. Future research should focus on long-term oral health care strategies for chemotherapy patients in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to enhance treatment outcomes.