THE MANAGEMENT OF THE TEETH, BONE, AND SOFT TISSUES IN PATIENTS RECEIVING TREATMENT FOR ORAL CANCER

Abstract

The total needs of the patient with oral cancer must be evaluated preoperatively, during, and after treatment. This can best be accomplished by a team of experts skilled in the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and in the management of the psychologic and of the socio-economic requirements of the patient. One individual must be responsible for the over-all program for the patient. There has been a lack of adequate examinations of the soft tissues, teeth, and bone, and the recording of such data in patients with oral cancer.