Single-visit Endodontic Treatment in Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients with Limited Mouth Opening and Xerostomia: a Case Report
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Single-visit root canal treatment, Recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Limited mouth opening, XerostomiaAbstract
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is the most common malignant head and neck cancer. However, nasopharyngeal carcinomas are highly sensitive to radiation; therefore, radiotherapy has become one of the primary therapeutic approaches. Cancer treatments, like chemotherapy and radiation, can destroy cancer cells; however, they can also damage healthy cells, causing side effects on surrounding tissues and alteration of structure and function.
This case report presents the successful management of single-visit endodontic treatment in recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients with limited mouth opening and xerostomia. Due to time limit and indications of treatment, root canal treatment in this situation must be carried out carefully due to limited mouth opening causing an unusual access opening method.
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