Proton beam therapy and dentofacial development in paediatric cancer patients: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

It is known that radiation to dentofacial structures during childhood can lead to developmental disturbances. However, this appears to be a relatively subordinated research subject. For this reason, this review aims to establish the current evidence base on the effect of PBT on dentofacial development in paediatric patients treated for cancer in the head and neck region.

Materials and methods

A comprehensive search was undertaken to identify both published and unpublished studies or reports. A single reviewer completed initial screening of abstracts; 2 independent reviewers completed secondary screening and data extraction. A narrative synthesis was then conducted.

Results

82 records were screened in total, resulting in 11 included articles. These articles var

SUBMITTER: Foster-Thomas E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11215291 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature