Oral Cavity Cancer Secondary to Dental Trauma: A Scoping Review

Oral Cavity Cancer Secondary to Dental Trauma: A Scoping Review

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(1) Background: Oral cavity cancer represents the most common site of origin of head and neck mucosal malignancies.A few limited studies have suggested Figures that chronic irritation, particularly in non-healing ulcers, and fibrotic tissue from poor dentition or ill-fitting dentures had a role in developing mouth cancer.This scoping review aims to evaluate the existing evidence concerning Oral Cavicty Cancer (OCC) in non-smokers/non-drinkers and the relationship with dental trauma.

(2) Methods: A scoping review of the PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases was completed in adherence with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist.(3) Results: Of the 33 articles that met inclusion, in 6 of them authors discussed the role of topography in dental trauma, in 11 articles authors discussed the carcinogenesis mechanism involved in chronic mucosal trauma, in 17 articles data on ill-fitting dentures was included, 4 studies dealt with the effect of broken/sharp teeth on mucosal damage, and in 7 studies the role of oral hygiene was covered.Less frequently discussed topics included gender, risk of neck nodes, and the role of potentially malignant oral disorders.

(4) Conclusions: The available literature suggests a potential connection between chronic dental trauma and the development of OCC.Studies have highlighted factors such as denture use and ill-fitting dental appliances as contributors to an increased risk of oral cancer.Interestingly, we still miss data to support the hypothesis that women, T-Shirts particularly those without toxic habits like smoking or alcohol consumption, appear to be disproportionately affected by oral cancer related to chronic dental trauma.