Beschreibung
The incidence of head and neck cancer is increasing rapidly. It is fast becoming a global health priority with an incidence of about 780,000 new cases per year. The treatment of oral cancer is primarily aimed at maximizing survival and loco-regional control while trying to preserve normal oral function and quality of life. A symptom related to oral cancer, which previously has not been paid much attention to, is trismus. 'Trismus' indicates a muscular dysfunction or tonic contraction of the muscles of mastication which could result from various factors, leading to difficulty in mouth opening. In oral cancer, this can have a profound effect on the patient's quality of life thereby reducing the effects of rehabilitation and overall well-being. This book evaluates trismus, a significant consequence of oral malignancies or its surgical and radiotherapy treatment, or both, to facilitate its early diagnosis and help in timely intervention and planning of preventive strategies.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Padmanidhi Agarwal, MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery from Bapuji Dental College, Davangere, is a Gold medalist, recipient of International College of Dentists Awards & has numerous publications to her credit. Her interests include oral cancer, trauma,TMJ & orthognathic surgery. She has worked at KGMU, Lucknow & is currently at AIIMS, Rishikesh.
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