1. Treating the oral sequelae of an acoustic neuroma.
- Author
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Whitaker EJ and Luchetti CJ
- Subjects
- Dysarthria etiology, Facial Nerve Injuries, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Mouth Mucosa pathology, Paresthesia etiology, Tooth Loss etiology, Trigeminal Nerve Injuries, Ulcer etiology, Ulcer therapy, Alveolar Bone Loss etiology, Facial Paralysis complications, Facial Paralysis etiology, Neuroma, Acoustic surgery, Periodontal Prosthesis, Postoperative Complications therapy
- Abstract
This article describes the treatment of oral complications that arose after surgery for the removal of an acoustic brain tumor. The authors contend that a thorough oral examination can pinpoint the cranial nerves that have been affected by the tumor or the surgery, and that dental appliances can offer special protection after surgery.
- Published
- 1996
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