[Assessment of oral conditions in patients with cancer of the mouth]

Minerva Med. 1984 Jun 30;75(27):1633-6.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The oral health condition of 50 patients with malignant mouth tumours has been analysed on the basis of the nine parameters proposed by the World Health Organisation. It is concluded that poor oral health may be a significant risk factor in the genesis of oral carcinomas.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Alcohol Drinking
  • DMF Index
  • Humans
  • Mouth Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Mouth Neoplasms / pathology
  • Mouth Neoplasms / physiopathology
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Oral Health*
  • Periodontal Index
  • Precancerous Conditions / diagnosis
  • Precancerous Conditions / pathology
  • Smoking
  • Syphilis / complications