Follow-up of need for dental treatment in 126 patients who have received radiation treatment to the head and neck region.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the need for dental treatment, compliance with post-radiation prophylactic care and incidence of long-term complications following radiotherapy to the head and neck.

Methods: The study is a retrospective analysis of dental records of patients referred for oral examination before radiation treatment to the head and neck between 2006 and 2016. Data of dental status and need for dental treatment before radiation therapy were used as baseline information.