Long term effects of exposure to ionizing irradiation on periodontal health status - the Tinea Capitis cohort study

• Main Authors: Siegal eSadetzki (Author), Angela eChetrit (Author), Harold eSgan-Cohen (Author), Jonathan eMann (Author), Tova eAmitai (Author), HADAS eEVEN-NIR (Author), Yuval eVered (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Studies among long term survivors of childhood cancer who had received high dose irradiation therapy of 4-60 Gy, demonstrated acute and chronic dental effects including periodontal diseases. However, the possible effects of low to moderate doses of radiation on dental health are sparse. The aim of t...