Prosthetic Status and Needs among Head and Neck Cancer Irradiated Patients Suffering from Xerostomia in Delhi, India

Authors

  • Sakshi Gupta
  • Pankaj Dhawan
  • Piyush Tandan
  • Meena Jain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i4.17058

Keywords:

Head and neck cancer, prosthetic status and needs, radiotherapy, xerostomia

Abstract

Aim: To assess the prosthetic status and prosthetic needs of Head and Neck Cancer Irradiated Patients
suffering from Xerostomia in Delhi India.
Materials and Method: A multi-centric, cross-sectional observational study was conducted among 120
head and neck cancer irradiated patients suffering from xerostomia in Delhi. The information related to
socio-demographic data, the prosthetic status, and prosthetic need was obtained using a proforma based on
WHO oral health assessment form 1997.
Results: Out of 120 participants, 103 were males and 17 were females. The mean age of the study participants
was 47.68 + 10.26 years. Stage 1 carcinoma was diagnosed in 69 (57.5%) of the participants while stage 2
carcinoma was diagnosed in 51 (42.5%) . Out of 120 individuals, 7 (5.8%) needed single unit prosthesis, 33
(27.5%) needed multi-unit prosthesis, 48 (40%) needed a combination of a single and multi-unit prosthesis,
and 18 (15%) needed a full prosthesis.
Conclusion: The need for prosthesis was high among Head and Neck Cancer Irradiated Patients. There is a
need to emphasize dental service utilization among this group of people.

Author Biographies

Sakshi Gupta

Post graduate Student, Department of Public Health Dentistry & Research & Innovation Catalyst, Manav Rachna Dental College, FDS, MRIIRS, Faridabad,Haryana, India

Pankaj Dhawan

Professor & Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry & Research & Innovation Catalyst, Manav Rachna Dental College, FDS, MRIIRS, Faridabad,Haryana, India

Piyush Tandan

Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry & Research & Innovation Catalyst, Manav Rachna Dental College, FDS, MRIIRS, Faridabad,Haryana, India

Meena Jain

Associate Professor & Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry & Research & Innovation Catalyst, Manav Rachna Dental College, FDS, MRIIRS, Faridabad,Haryana, India

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Published

2021-08-16

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Sakshi Gupta, Pankaj Dhawan, Piyush Tandan, & Meena Jain. (2021). Prosthetic Status and Needs among Head and Neck Cancer Irradiated Patients Suffering from Xerostomia in Delhi, India. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 15(4), 2352–2362. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i4.17058

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Vol. 15 No. 4 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

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