A Patient Presenting for Dental Extraction After Completion of Chemotherapy

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) presents several oral manifestations , including gingival hyperplasia , pale mucosa , poor wound healing, petechiae , ecchymoses, candidiasis , recurrent herpes infection , and ulcerations in the oral mucosa . Chemotherapy is the first-line treatment of AML. Common dental complications of chemotherapy include mucositis , infections secondary to profound bone marrow aplasia , and gingival bleeding . When treating patients with AML, preparing a comprehensive treatment plan is essential to help minimize their risks for developing these oral complications.