Radiation-related caries in oral cancer: Molecular pathogenesis, cellular mechanisms, and contemporary management paradigms.
Radiation-related caries in oral cancer patients involves multiple mechanisms including reduced saliva, direct tooth damage, enzyme activation, and microbial shifts. Prevention and management strategies range from salivary-sparing radiotherapy to emerging therapies like antimicrobial peptides and artificial intelligence-assisted diagnosis.
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Once and for All: Does Flossing Prevent Caries?
What the evidence actually says — an honest, cited look at flossing, caries and gum health
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