Current concepts in oral cancer

Authors
Sugerman, PB Savage, NW
Citation
Pb. Sugerman et Nw. Savage, Current concepts in oral cancer, AUST DENT J, 44(3), 1999, pp. 147-156
Citations number
36
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry/Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
AUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL
ISSN journal
00450421 → ACNP
Volume
44
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
147 - 156
Database
ISI
SICI code
0045-0421(199909)44:3<147:CCIOC>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
Over 750 new intra-oral squamous cell carcinomas are registered in Australi a each year. In this article, the authors review the epidemiology, aetiolog y, genetics and spread of intra-oral squamous cell carcinoma. The mechanism s of field cancerization are discussed. The prevention of intra-oral squamo us cell carcinoma is highlighted and future treatments are presented.