Integrating Supragingival Scaling and Biofilm Management Into Breast Cancer Patients' Care.

Breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy showed slower improvement in gum bleeding and plaque after scaling compared to non-cancer patients, alongside reduced salivary flow and lower blood cell counts over 24 weeks.

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