Jukka H Meurman

Dr Odont, Dr hc, Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki and Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Helsinki University Central Hospital, UK

16. Infections

Oral cancer and its treatment can cause a variety of oral problems. Surgery and scarring may mutilate tissues – which can hamper function and cleaning the teeth. The patient may have complicated...

3. Other risk factors

Poor oral hygiene may be an independent risk factor for oral cancer. Many patients with oral cancer present with poor oral health, ie they have carious teeth and periodontitis. The number of teeth...