DENTAL APPROACH IN PATIENTS WITH LEUKEMIA ACUTE LYMPHOID

Abstract

The objective in this study was analyze information found in literature that discusses the need for dental evaluations and assistance in patients with leukemia, so that a multiprofessional team can provide the patient with a less aggressive reality of the disease, treatment or maintenance. The present study was developed through documentary analysis of the bibliographic production obtained in the following databases: Virtual Health Library (VHL), LILACS, MEDLINE, PubMed and SciELO. Dental intervention reduces the frequency of problems, minimizing the risk of oral infections and associated complications. Therefore, the dental appointment of a newly diagnosed patient with leukemia should be done as soon as possible, so that there is sufficient time to take proper care before the start of cancer therapy. Although the dentist not being responsible for treating cancer is important in treating the oral complications of the diseases and their treatments.