TUMI Oral Health
Chemotherapy and salivary pH in adults with cancer: an analytical cross-sectional study at a hospital in Cajamarca, Peru
Introduction: Chemotherapy may disrupt salivary gland function and alter oral acid–base balance, increasing susceptibility to dental caries, infections, and mucosal complications. Objetive: This study aimed to determine the association between chemotherapy duration and salivary pH in adults with cancer treated at a hospital in Cajamarca, Peru. Methods: An observational, analytical, cross-sectional study with prospective data collection was conducted in 68 adults selected through convenience sampling. Chemotherapy d …