Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this work is to present the role assumed by dental hygienists in the dental management of leukaemic patients. Materials: Dental hygienists follow the patient before, during and after therapy in order to prepare the oral cavity to receive all the necessary treatments and to maintain a correct oral health condition. Conclusions: It is also presented the preventive dentistry procedures planned at the Clinical Institute of Dentistry and Stomatology at University of Milan in which these patients are included.
Translated title of the contribution | Operative protocols for prevention and oral hygiene in leukaemic patients |
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Original language | Italian |
Pages (from-to) | 14-25 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Prevenzione & assistenza dentale |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dental Assisting
- Dental Hygiene