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Periodontitis as a risk factor for head and neck cancer
19 Dec 2020
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Periodontitis may be associated with the development of head and neck cancer (HNC). A literature review was conducted to understand the possible association between them. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Articles published in the PubMed database from January 1999 and May 2020 were retrieved. Limitations of the studies and biological mechanisms were discussed. RESULTS: A total of 4,232 articles were found. Of...
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