PREVALENCE OF DELAYED COMPLICATIONS OF RADIOTHERAPY IN HEAD AND NECK REGION-A CLINICAL SURVEY

Radiation therapy, in combination with surgery or chemotherapy, has led to a significant increase in alleviating malignancies of the head and neck region. As the patients undergo radiotherapy, the deleterious effects of radiotherapy come into view and compromise the quality of life of patients suffering from head and neck malignancies. Therefore a detailed knowledge of dental professionals regarding the effects of radiotherapy can guide as well as educate the patients to have a better quality of life after radiotherapy.