Oral hygiene, dentition, sexual habits and risk of oral cancer
2000
Oral Hygiene and Oral Cancer Risk
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Author Information
Author(s): Talamini R, Vaccarella S, Barbone F, Tavani A, Vecchia C La, Herrero R, Muñoz N, Franceschi S
Primary Institution: Servizio di Epidemiologia, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Italy
Hypothesis
Does oral hygiene and dentition affect the risk of oral cancer?
Conclusion
Oral cancer cases had worse oral health conditions compared to controls, but no differences in sexual practices were found.
Supporting Evidence
- Oral cancer cases had worse oral health conditions compared to controls.
- No differences were detected in sexual practices between cases and controls.
Takeaway
People with oral cancer had more problems with their gums and teeth, but their sexual habits were similar to those without cancer.
Methodology
Italian case-control study comparing oral health conditions between oral cancer cases and controls.
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