J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
November 2017
Aim: To analyze the cariogenic microbiota of children who are under antineoplastic therapy.
Methods: Twenty-seven patients undergoing cancer treatment in the Pediatric Unit of Mato Grosso Cancer Hospital were selected. The inclusion criteria of volunteers were being under chemotherapy in the saliva collection period, age between 2 and 18 years, collaborate with the protocol for clinical examination and saliva collection, and responsible have given their written consent.