Orthodontic treatment outcomes and safety for secondary dentofacial deformities after childhood cancer therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Cancer survivors who received orthodontic treatment for bite problems showed improvements in alignment and quality of life, but experienced more treatment complications than non-cancer patients. Evidence quality was limited by inconsistency between studies.
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Oral health of the child with childhood cancer: during treatment, recovery, and long-term survivorship
From pre-treatment clearance to lifelong survivorship — practical, evidence-based oral care for the Australian dental team
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